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SH55 FZY

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Beige Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

35,649 mi
Last recorded35,649 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2012
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH55 FZY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2012 35,649 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 30,878 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 30,878 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 24,984 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 24,983 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 16,884 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 16,884 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 6,907 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 6,907 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

nearside front bumper and trim loose

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 FZY is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Beige with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SH55 FZY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SH55 FZY registered?

SH55 FZY is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 October 2005.

Is SH55 FZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH55 FZY shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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