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SD55 DWY

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Diesel 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,769 mi
Last recorded82,769 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD55 DWY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 82,769 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 79,854 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2018 79,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 77,077 miles

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

fuel pump runs with ignition on

Fail 18 May 2017 77,077 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

fuel pump runs with ignition on

Pass 20 Feb 2016 70,393 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 65,960 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

exhaust rear rusty

Fail 6 May 2014 65,953 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

exhaust rear rusty

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 DWY is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,298cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DWY, 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 DWY registered?

SD55 DWY is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is SD55 DWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD55 DWY shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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