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SH55 RPY

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

62,581 mi
Last recorded62,581 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH55 RPY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 62,581 miles

multiple historic structure repairs dressed and undersealed

underside and suspension components heavily corroded and covered in underseal

Fail 9 Jun 2025 62,579 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 (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture main (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system main (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

multiple historic structure repairs dressed and undersealed

underside and suspension components heavily corroded and covered in underseal

Pass 29 Apr 2024 62,119 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL brake pipes coated in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

underside of vehicle heavily coated in underseal

Fail 23 Apr 2024 62,119 miles

Nearside Rear Body insecure body mounting corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body insecure body mounting corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL brake pipes coated in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

underside of vehicle heavily coated in underseal

Fail 12 Apr 2024 62,118 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer inner sill badly corroded and holed along length (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer inner sill badly corroded and holed along length (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flex pipe to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Main front to rear badly corroded along rear ( slight dampness at rear ) (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear inner wheel arches badly corroded and holed and rear-most body mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Outer sills fully covered

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle corroded and also undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively All (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2023 60,857 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 57,491 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All under body (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 55,335 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 53,907 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2019 53,906 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

cont test emissions

Pass 17 Oct 2018 51,008 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 46,981 miles

Nearside Front steering coupling (bullseye) has play

Rear Brake pipes greased

Pass 8 Nov 2016 43,793 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 41,747 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 41,747 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 39,661 miles

Exhaust back box deteriorated and heat sheild detatched

Fail 24 Oct 2014 39,661 miles

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

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

Exhaust back box deteriorated and heat sheild detatched

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)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 37,529 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 35,263 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 31,863 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2011 31,862 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2011 31,841 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 27,239 miles

slight oil leak at n/s/fdrive shaft swivel joint

Pass 19 Nov 2009 23,424 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 19,109 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 RPY 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 68%.

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 RPY, 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 RPY registered?

SH55 RPY is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 19 November 2005.

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