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SL05 MXH

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Beige Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

105,051 mi
Last recorded105,051 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 MXH
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2021 105,051 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner sile (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Floor/chassie undersealed

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened sligthy pitted/corrded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front wheel archs,inside engine bay (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint,bolt broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Heat sheald by fuel tank loose

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front wheel archs,inside engine bay (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sile (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 102,743 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x front to rear pipes slightly corroded under master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel pipes heavily corroded at fuel tank ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Axle swivel ball seal leaking

Offside Nail in tyre ()

sill covers fitted prevention inspection of items

Fail 6 Mar 2020 102,723 miles

Exhaust system insecure exhaust bracket missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor[ above spring] to wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive steering swivel ball (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 97,674 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out-rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2-3mm @ 205/70 r15 95S (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out-rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm @ 205/70 r15 96T (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Mar 2019 97,674 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out-rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2-3mm @ 205/70 r15 95S (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out-rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm @ 205/70 r15 96T (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 97,458 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Prop shaft likely to become detached 2x mounts defective (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2-3mm @ 205/70 r15 95S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 93,563 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 93,562 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2018 93,550 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded engine bay (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front o/s/f suspension swivel slightly pitted and leaking

Pass 10 Oct 2016 87,026 miles

Front 4x4 vacuum pipes corroded and broken

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 83,219 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak from front swivel joint at n/s/f and o/s/f

Fail 26 Oct 2015 83,218 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play where it connects to steering box (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak from front swivel joint at n/s/f and o/s/f

Pass 7 Oct 2014 74,894 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2014 74,890 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 70,087 miles

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

rear exhaust skin peeling off

Pass 30 Oct 2012 63,393 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 63,393 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 58,362 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 51,655 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2011 51,655 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 41,798 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 31,026 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2008 22,974 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 MXH is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Beige 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 SL05 MXH, 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 MXH is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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