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SD55 DWU

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

54,182 mi
Last recorded54,182 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD55 DWU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 54,182 miles

both inner sills corroded/fitted with outer sill covers

Pass 7 Sep 2016 52,310 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is starting to split around tread pattern.

Offside Rear tyre is starting to split around tread pattern.

Fail 7 Sep 2016 52,310 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad almost metal to metal. (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre is starting to split around tread pattern.

Offside Rear tyre is starting to split around tread pattern.

Pass 30 Sep 2015 49,708 miles

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

both inner sills corroded , covers fitted to both outer sills

both rear tyres heavily cracked

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 49,708 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both inner sills corroded , covers fitted to both outer sills

both rear tyres heavily cracked

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 45,188 miles

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

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

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

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

advise rear exhaust slight corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2014 42,092 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2014 42,092 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 39,570 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 39,570 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 34,802 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 30,945 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 26,615 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2009 21,777 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 15,690 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 15,208 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

advise oil on brake disc

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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SD55 DWU is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SD55 DWU, 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 SD55 DWU registered?

SD55 DWU is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is SD55 DWU safe to buy?

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