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SJ05 GGY

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

88,399 mi
Last recorded88,399 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 GGY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2021 88,399 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 88,390 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 82,989 miles

boot floor visibly corroded not affecting structural strength

engine covers and undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 2 Aug 2018 68,684 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Jul 2017 68,013 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion to inner sills , plastic covers on outer sills

Pass 15 Aug 2016 66,171 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 66,171 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 64,331 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Aug 2015 64,331 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 61,702 miles

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

advise brake pipes have been coverd in grease

advise exhaust sytem in poor condition

Pass 16 Aug 2013 57,595 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 51,857 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 44,282 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 41,579 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 34,338 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 29,466 miles

N/s/f swivel hub seal leaking greese.

Slight run out on front brakes.

Fail 25 Apr 2009 29,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Slight run out on front brakes.

N/s/f swivel hub seal leaking greese.

Pass 30 Apr 2008 22,023 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 22,023 miles

Nearside 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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SJ05 GGY is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GGY, 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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SJ05 GGY is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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