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SB55 XOU

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Beige Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,467 mi
Last recorded26,467 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2011
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 XOU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2011 26,467 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

all tyres slightly worn and perished

both front steering pivot balls slightly leaking

rear silincer heat shield loose

Pass 26 Apr 2010 21,271 miles

both front shock/absorber lower bushes have slight play

outer skin of rear silencer corroded

slight leak from both front tractor units

slight play on o/s/f tractor unit

Fail 31 Mar 2010 20,992 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front tractor joints leaking

outer skin of rear silencer corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2009 16,063 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 XOU is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Beige with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XOU, 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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What year was SB55 XOU registered?

SB55 XOU is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is SB55 XOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB55 XOU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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