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SH55 KDF

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Beige Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

77,450 mi
Last recorded77,450 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2022 77,450 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

corrosion to chassis and sills

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Mar 2021 77,434 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 77,431 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 76,768 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2020 76,764 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 76,747 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Central Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 21 Aug 2018 72,469 miles

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 11 Sep 2017 68,415 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 68,410 miles

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front heat shield insecure

Pass 13 Oct 2016 63,419 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 63,265 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 54,958 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre pidewall perished

Pass 17 Oct 2014 47,117 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 47,117 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 42,257 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 38,301 miles

4WD pipes to front axle corroded

Front axle swivel joints leaking

Nearside wiper blade not fully secure, clip broken, REPLACEMET REQUIRED!

Offside wiper blad split but clears screen Okay, REPLACEMENT REQUIRED!

Rear exhaust corroded.

Fail 31 Jul 2012 38,301 miles

4WD pipes to front axle corroded

Front axle swivel joints leaking

Nearside wiper blade not fully secure, clip broken, REPLACEMET REQUIRED!

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside wiper blad split but clears screen Okay, REPLACEMENT REQUIRED!

Rear exhaust corroded.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 33,761 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres have slight deterioration

Pass 17 Aug 2010 29,155 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 25,804 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 25,801 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 16,539 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 16,394 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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 KDF is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Beige with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 KDF, 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 KDF is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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