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SD05 VDY

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Beige Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

69,885 mi
Last recorded69,885 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD05 VDY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 69,885 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 69,884 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2016 58,607 miles

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

Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play offside (2.6.2)

Fail 17 May 2016 58,607 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported brackets broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion offside undersills (6.1.C.1)

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

Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play offside (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 46,607 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 16 May 2014 33,513 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 3 Jun 2013 23,552 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear exhaust sections corroded and slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre cracking/ perishing

Fail 31 May 2013 23,550 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear exhaust sections corroded and slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre cracking/ perishing

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 7 Jun 2012 15,485 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 13,674 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 11,667 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 10,022 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 7,970 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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SD05 VDY is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Beige with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VDY, 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 VDY registered?

SD05 VDY is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 14 May 2005.

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