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SJ05 FBO

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

67,801 mi
Last recorded67,801 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 FBO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2015 67,801 miles

exhaust rear silencer outer skin heavily corroded

nearside wiper torn slightly

Fail 19 Oct 2015 67,798 miles

front brake application uneven offside slow (3.7.B.2)

exhaust rear silencer outer skin heavily corroded

nearside wiper torn slightly

Pass 20 Oct 2014 49,204 miles

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

nearside front axle swivel leaking and requires attention

Pass 14 Nov 2013 30,419 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 30,419 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 28,765 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 28,762 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 204,980 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 21,757 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 21,757 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 18,700 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 13,292 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 8,834 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SJ05 FBO is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SJ05 FBO, 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 SJ05 FBO registered?

SJ05 FBO is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 August 2005.

Is SJ05 FBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ05 FBO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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