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SH55 FPG

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

70,816 mi
Last recorded70,816 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH55 FPG
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 70,816 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 63,399 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 55,929 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 54,323 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 48,754 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 48,359 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 47,660 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 47,660 miles

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis to body mount corroded as marked to front and rear of chassis mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill as marked (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 46,399 miles

Offside Front o/s front tyre perished

Pass 12 Apr 2016 41,882 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

near side and off side front out riggers are corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2015 35,945 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

vehicle underbody has slight corrosion

Pass 3 Apr 2014 35,107 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust hangers corroded but exhaust still adequately supported

Pass 8 Mar 2013 34,432 miles

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

both rear tyres have there outer side wall and tread cracked

front and rear coil springs have corrosion evident

front and rear sections of exhaust corroded

front brake discs are deteriated

unable to clearly view front inner brake pads what can be seen looks low

Fail 6 Mar 2013 34,432 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres have there outer side wall and tread cracked

front and rear coil springs have corrosion evident

front and rear sections of exhaust corroded

unable to clearly view front inner brake pads what can be seen looks low

Pass 4 Apr 2012 32,993 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

middle and rear sections of exhaust heavily corroded also heat sheilds have corroded and detached from exhaust system

n/s front brake slight bind evident

o/s/r tyre cracking evident on its tread and outer wall

unable to clearly asses front inner brake pads for wear recomened inspection

Pass 1 Feb 2011 29,567 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 25,600 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 22,010 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 22,008 miles

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

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

front axle hubs leaking grease

Pass 21 Jan 2008 17,421 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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SH55 FPG is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SH55 FPG, 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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SH55 FPG is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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