MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,393 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength INNER WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake drum back plate insecure N/S O/S (1.1.14 (d))
Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting FRONT AND REAR AND CENTRE (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Coil spring corroded N/S O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Inner corrosion to wing panels nearside/offside
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Gearbox mounting defective ()
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe oxygen sensor mount (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded nearside/offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Inner corrosion to wing panels nearside/offside
Front Inner hub seals seepage of grease nearside/offside
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Gearbox mounting defective ()
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor and inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced full length of the inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor and inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced full length of the inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire severely deteriorated and insecure (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both swivels corroded on the front axle
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced full length of chassis and cross members corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
fuel pipes corroded
surface corrosion on suspension and body
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
fuel pipes corroded
surface corrosion on suspension and body
rear wiper split
underbody coated in flaky rust and showing signs of corrosion
EXHAUST MONTING SPLITTING
REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS SOFT
VARIOUS PIPES COATED IN UNDERSEAL
Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT/ REAR (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
EXHAUST MONTING SPLITTING
REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS SOFT
VARIOUS PIPES COATED IN UNDERSEAL
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
advise fuel lines corroded
advise o/s/f swivel bearing pitted
advise rear shockers damp on stensions
advise slight play in o/s/f swivel bearing
advise underbody showing signs of corrosion
axle steering ball seal leaking slightly
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
axle steering ball seal leaking slightly
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
engine management light stays on
nearside and offside front wiperstorn at ends
offside and nearside tyres have cracking between tread
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
engine management light stays on
nearside and offside front wiperstorn at ends
offside and nearside tyres have cracking between tread
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Sump corroded and leaking oil
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Sump corroded and leaking oil
Oil leak
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SH55 VSA is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red 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 VSA, 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 VSA is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 October 2005.
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