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SD55 KGY

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

154,368 mi
Last recorded154,368 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD55 KGY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 154,368 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

inner wings corroded but not structural

suspension rubbers are all weathered and starting to perish

under body floorpan ,sub frame and components all have signs of corrosion

Fail 15 Aug 2023 153,347 miles

Central Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside inner sill next to seat belt and seat mountings (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded wing holed and corroded within prescribed area of the abs unit and mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced to rear inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill next to rear seat belt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

suspension rubbers are all weathered and starting to perish

under body floorpan ,sub frame and components all have signs of corrosion

Pass 17 May 2022 145,597 miles

corrosion getting into body at front and rear near mountings to chassis

Fail 16 May 2022 145,525 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion getting into body at front and rear near mountings to chassis

Pass 19 May 2021 126,196 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2021 126,142 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/70/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 112,288 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 94,403 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 89,792 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose front pipe at join to rear section (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres slightly 205 70 15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 86,507 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front wipers starting to smear

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

spare wheel worn on outer edge

sump damp

under vehicle is covered in mud poor visibility

Pass 16 Jun 2016 83,677 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre cracked in tread

offside front tyre cracked in tread

rear passenger seats not in use at time of test

Fail 16 Jun 2016 83,677 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre cracked in tread

offside front tyre cracked in tread

rear passenger seats not in use at time of test

Pass 29 Jun 2015 81,109 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 80,577 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 80,577 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 77,109 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 74,405 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 74,316 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 74,316 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 73,587 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 61,674 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 50,163 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 50,012 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 36,243 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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SD55 KGY is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 KGY, 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 KGY registered?

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

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