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SD55 RWO

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,253 mi
Last recorded75,253 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD55 RWO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 75,253 miles

plastic covers prevent inspection of outer covers

Fail 6 Aug 2019 75,253 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced all inner sill area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced all inner sill area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

plastic covers prevent inspection of outer covers

Pass 19 Jun 2018 73,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive at rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack at lower passenger side of screen not in the sweep of wipers , requires monitoring (3.2 (a) (i))

rear brake imbalance of 28% n/s 142 kgf o/s 196 kgf legal limit 30% imbalance

Pass 30 Jun 2017 71,495 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' minor crack n/s/f lower below sweep of wiper (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 70,111 miles

Brake pipes heavily greased preventing full inspection

Exhaust system corroded

Rear back plates damp with oil

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 62,441 miles

All rear brake pipes corroded

Tow bar electrics insecure

Fail 22 Apr 2015 62,433 miles

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

Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

All rear brake pipes corroded

Both swivel joints leaking

Off side wiper blade torn

Tow bar electrics insecure

Pass 22 Apr 2014 59,736 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 56,160 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 47,483 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 37,847 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 26,481 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 19,038 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 19,038 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2008 14,759 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 RWO is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SD55 RWO, 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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SD55 RWO is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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