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SE05 MBF

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

129,662 mi
Last recorded129,662 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE05 MBF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 129,662 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 129,662 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 128,504 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 126,224 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 122,593 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 117,835 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 117,820 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 110,995 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 110,979 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 103,870 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 95,862 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2017 95,676 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all on axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 84,850 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 73,152 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2015 73,152 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 60,566 miles

offside front fog lamp lense cracked

Fail 25 Jul 2014 60,566 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside front fog lamp lense cracked

Pass 25 Jul 2013 50,470 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 40,934 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 30,844 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2011 30,843 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 30,285 miles

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

seal leaking at nearside front steering pivot

Pass 7 May 2010 25,142 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2010 24,991 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2009 17,880 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 16,139 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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SE05 MBF is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SE05 MBF, 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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SE05 MBF is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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