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SH05 DZN

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

126,580 mi
Last recorded126,580 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH05 DZN
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 126,580 miles

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

plastic sills covering both sides obscuring view for outer sills,

Fail 2 Aug 2023 126,486 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

plastic sills covering both sides obscuring view for outer sills,

Pass 17 Aug 2022 119,333 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

plastic sill covers fitted both sides

rear axle corroded

sump corroded/ slight oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2022 119,313 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn stabiliser link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn stabiliser link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Coil spring corroded all four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

plastic sill covers fitted both sides

rear axle corroded

sump corroded/ slight oil leak

two holes under bonnet area size of a 10 pence piece

Pass 14 Jul 2021 106,201 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 106,199 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits caused from exhaust blow from middle section (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s/r inner sill excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 105,155 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 28 Sep 2020 105,153 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 13 Nov 2019 104,840 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 103,499 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspesion arm pivot (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 103,499 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspesion arm pivot (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 101,541 miles

bind on offside front brake

both front axle swivels leaking

exhaust brackets loose

fuel pipes corroded

slight marking on nearside rear seat belt

Pass 23 Nov 2016 99,468 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 99,418 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 96,749 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 94,458 miles

exhaust tailbox mountings broken

front brake discs corroded

transfer box oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2013 91,626 miles

both front brake discs showing signs of corrosion

exhaust and mountings showing signs of corrosion

Fail 8 Aug 2013 91,626 miles

Nearside Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

both front brake discs showing signs of corrosion

exhaust and mountings showing signs of corrosion

Pass 6 Aug 2012 81,158 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2012 89,159 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2011 86,550 miles

back box, slightly rusted

Pass 9 Jun 2010 67,503 miles

Slight dampness to nearside front wheel area. Poss half shaft seal?

Pass 23 Jun 2009 53,443 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2009 53,443 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 43,622 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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SH05 DZN is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 SH05 DZN, 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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SH05 DZN is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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