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SH55 HRC

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

69,964 mi
Last recorded69,964 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH55 HRC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 69,964 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre and back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear inner sills obvious signs of repair covered in underseal and seam seal

under-body corroded front to rear including all components

Fail 7 Mar 2024 69,962 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rear linkage arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all rigid brake pipes corroded front and rear

Pass 23 Feb 2023 68,307 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 66,957 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2022 66,945 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 65,909 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 65,225 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 63,972 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2019 63,972 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak middle and tail pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated abs wire insecure (4.11 (b) (iii))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 62,922 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2018 62,922 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 61,935 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 57,625 miles

Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing both sides front (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 45,371 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 41,127 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 35,343 miles

offside front abs sensor bolt missing

Fail 7 Aug 2013 35,343 miles

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

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

offside front abs sensor bolt missing

Pass 3 Sep 2012 32,090 miles

nearside front brake sticking on

Pass 10 Aug 2011 28,204 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 24,032 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 18,226 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 14,390 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 14,390 miles

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

oil leak at 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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SH55 HRC is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SH55 HRC, 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 SH55 HRC registered?

SH55 HRC is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 23 November 2005.

Is SH55 HRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH55 HRC shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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