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SC05 YXH

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,666 mi
Last recorded57,666 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC05 YXH
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 57,666 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2018 54,833 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 47,727 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear & across rear axel (3.6.B.2c)

fuel piping corrosion

underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2016 42,313 miles

front & rear service steel brake piping slightly corroded

underbody showing slight corrosion

Fail 18 Jul 2016 42,313 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front & rear service steel brake piping slightly corroded

underbody showing slight corrosion

Pass 13 Jul 2015 40,609 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

slight under body corrosion

Pass 21 Jul 2014 38,412 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 38,412 miles

Centre Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 36,485 miles

Centre Rear Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Centre registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 36,485 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 34,555 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2012 34,555 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 32,482 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 32,482 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 30,454 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 26,601 miles

rear exhaust sheild rattles

Fail 14 Jul 2009 26,601 miles

Centre Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust sheild rattles

Pass 23 Jul 2008 24,855 miles

offside tail lamp lens cracked but not showing white light

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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SC05 YXH is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SC05 YXH, 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 SC05 YXH registered?

SC05 YXH is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 26 July 2005.

Is SC05 YXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC05 YXH shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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