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SB55 XOT

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

74,210 mi
Last recorded74,210 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 XOT
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 74,210 miles

Central Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play Rear UJ (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 73,869 miles

Offside Rear BODY MOUNT GETTING RUSTY

Fail 6 Feb 2023 73,851 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear BODY MOUNT GETTING RUSTY

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 72,034 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 71,096 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

rear crossmember corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2020 71,095 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2019 65,126 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 54,837 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

heavily undersealed inc brake pipes

pipes corroded possible vacuum pipes

slight play stub axle ends

Fail 14 Nov 2018 54,830 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected back plate (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

both front pipes badly corroded

general underbody surface and components rusted

Fail 17 Sep 2018 54,827 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 48,249 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 48,249 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2017 46,924 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Oil leak axle ()

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front exhaust hanger corroded system still supported adequatly

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Oil leak axle ()

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 46,872 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Oil leak axle ()

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front exhaust hanger corroded system still supported adequatly

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Oil leak axle ()

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 34,447 miles

Centre Front EXHAUST CORRODED AT JOINT IN FRONT OF CATALITIC CONVERTOR NOT LEAKING

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 29,457 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 23,265 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 22,880 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON THE OUTER EDGE

SLIGHT LIFT IN BOTH FRONT HUBS.....

Pass 26 Nov 2012 21,580 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 19,654 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 15,554 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 10,621 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?

Based on 677,512 MOT tests across 43,507 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
3,858
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
43,507
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,210
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,190
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,055
position lamp(s) not working 6,970
Axle swivel joint has excessive play 5,518
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SB55 XOT is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 55,000 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki Jimny fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 18,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SB55 XOT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Jimny typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SB55 XOT is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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