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SG55 DXZ

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

77,429 mi
Last recorded77,429 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG55 DXZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2021 77,429 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outrigger Holed And Corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Axle modified so that vehicle stability is impaired Trailing Arm Mounting Bracket Corroded And Broken Away From Rear Axle (5.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Main Front To Rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Outer Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 71,366 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 71,366 miles

Emissions not tested Due To Exhaust Broken Exhaust Front Pipe (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Exhaust Section Fractured (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Abs Wiring (4.11 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From Flexi Hose To Osr Wheel Cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 65,739 miles

car undersealed

Pass 6 Nov 2018 62,341 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 62,341 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 59,247 miles

Nearside Front swivel housing leaking grease

Fail 6 Nov 2017 59,247 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front swivel housing leaking grease

engine management light on

Pass 7 Nov 2016 52,391 miles

engine management light on

Pass 6 Nov 2015 45,595 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 41,319 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 37,793 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 34,198 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 31,248 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 29,864 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 24,241 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 24,241 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 17,080 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 10,920 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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SG55 DXZ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SG55 DXZ, 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 SG55 DXZ registered?

SG55 DXZ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 20 December 2005.

Is SG55 DXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG55 DXZ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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