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SD05 FPK

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,544 mi
Last recorded131,544 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD05 FPK
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 131,544 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 1 Nov 2022 131,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 128,565 miles

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

under body corrosion

Pass 12 Oct 2020 126,549 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2020 126,790 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak every joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users swivel hub leaking grease onto wheel/tyre (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 117,630 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/70R15 95H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 108,517 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 108,517 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 99,951 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 99,951 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 88,958 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 88,958 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle pipes x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 77,867 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 68,495 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 65,855 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 63,598 miles

BOTH FRONT AXLE SPHERES CORRODED/SEALS LEAKING

Pass 14 Dec 2010 58,875 miles

nearside front brake sticking slightly both front sphere seals leaking slightly

off road tyres fitted when tested

Pass 16 Dec 2009 51,585 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 51,585 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside rear tyre has a small lump on outer sidewall

Pass 26 Nov 2008 45,492 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 45,492 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 27,861 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f play steerimg knuckle joints

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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SD05 FPK is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SD05 FPK, 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 SD05 FPK registered?

SD05 FPK is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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