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SG05 UNE

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

56,963 mi
Last recorded56,963 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG05 UNE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2023 56,963 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 55,547 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front swivel joint seal slight leak

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 53,408 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front ball seal damp

head lights deteriorating

underside of vehicle & suspension components corroded in parts

Pass 24 Jun 2020 51,306 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective also slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 51,306 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective also slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 48,423 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 48,423 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function casing corroded and weak leaking fluid. (5.3.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 46,062 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both front to rear fuel pipes corroded but no leaks at time of test.

both nearside and offside front swivel joint seals slightly leaking.

one forward exhaust mounting broken.

Fail 18 Jan 2018 46,062 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both front to rear fuel pipes corroded but no leaks at time of test.

both nearside and offside front swivel joint seals slightly leaking.

one forward exhaust mounting broken.

Pass 11 Nov 2016 43,111 miles

Nearside Front swivel joint seal slight leak.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front to rear fuel pipes corroded but not leaking at time of test.

Fail 8 Nov 2016 43,108 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear flexy to offside wheel cylinder. (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box and joint. (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front swivel joint seal slight leak.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front to rear fuel pipes corroded but not leaking at time of test.

Pass 2 Nov 2015 38,744 miles

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

Nearside Front hub oil seal slight leak

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

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 7 Nov 2014 34,424 miles

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 4 Nov 2014 34,422 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 12 Nov 2013 30,466 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2013 30,466 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 26,473 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 23,261 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 20,713 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009
Fail 24 Nov 2009 16,861 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 13,296 miles

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

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

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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SG05 UNE is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SG05 UNE, 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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SG05 UNE is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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