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SL05 FCM

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

97,933 mi
Last recorded97,933 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 FCM
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2021 97,933 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2021 95,415 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 92,070 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded FRONT TO REAR ()

Pass 20 Dec 2018 90,272 miles

Front AXLE VACUUM PIPES CORRODED

Offside Front SLIGHT WEAR ON O/S/F BOTTOM BALL JOINT

Fail 17 Dec 2018 90,221 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXI HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Front AXLE VACUUM PIPES CORRODED

Offside Front SLIGHT WEAR ON O/S/F BOTTOM BALL JOINT

Pass 15 Jan 2018 82,886 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 82,886 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 76,602 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 76,601 miles

Oil leak at sump ()

Fail 13 Jan 2017 76,601 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak at sump ()

Pass 6 Jan 2016 70,898 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 67,198 miles

All underside metal parts and panels very very rusty.

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)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 43,712 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2013 63,613 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 56,887 miles

front discs coroded

Pass 12 Apr 2011 55,416 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 52,745 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 48,131 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 42,556 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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SL05 FCM is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Green 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 SL05 FCM, 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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SL05 FCM is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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