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SG55 ZNK

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

28,204 mi
Last recorded28,204 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG55 ZNK
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 28,204 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

car covered in underseal

Fail 25 May 2026 28,204 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

car covered in underseal

Pass 29 Oct 2025 27,239 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

car covered in underseal

Pass 31 Oct 2024 23,028 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

car covered in underseal

Pass 9 Mar 2023 22,817 miles

Nearside Rear body mounting corroded

Offside Front hole corroded inner wing

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 22,787 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing close to abs unit (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear body mounting corroded

Offside Front hole corroded inner wing

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 22,387 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe running forward of rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2022 22,387 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe running forward of rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2021 22,356 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body holed and corroded at rigor mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rigor holed and corroded directly behind front wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect due to fluid leak (5.3.2 (d))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe running forward of rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 21,696 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable support bracket corroded and broken (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 21,163 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear suspension arm mountings corroding

Pass 20 Sep 2018 20,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on outer edge of tyre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust silencer offside mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 20,266 miles

Rear outer skin of rear silencer badly corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2016 19,655 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 24 Aug 2016 19,624 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper split at ends (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Rear tyre cracking

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 10 Aug 2015 18,703 miles

outer skin of rear exhaust silencer badly corroded

slight tightness developing at nearside front brake

Pass 8 Aug 2014 17,692 miles

exhaust centre section heatshield adrift of mountings

exhaust centre section mounting bracket broken

Fail 15 Aug 2013 16,339 miles

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

offside front screen wiper started to tear at top and bottom edges

oil leak at offside front axle swivel joint

Pass 15 Aug 2013 16,339 miles

offside front screen wiper started to tear at top and bottom edges

oil leak at offside front axle swivel joint

Fail 13 Aug 2012 14,944 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 14,944 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 12,837 miles

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

front brake discs slightly corroded on inside

rear wiper torn

Pass 20 Apr 2010 11,425 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 10,296 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2009 10,295 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2009 10,295 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 8,525 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 8,523 miles

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

oil leak at near side front swivel joint

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 ZNK is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 ZNK, 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 ZNK registered?

SG55 ZNK is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 16 September 2005.

Is SG55 ZNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG55 ZNK shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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