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SL05 ULU

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

94,569 mi
Last recorded94,569 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 ULU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 94,569 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 92,504 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 92,504 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 92,444 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 89,696 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 89,695 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 86,645 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 76,494 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 May 2013 66,145 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 56,836 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 31 May 2012 56,836 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 27 May 2011 45,262 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 45,262 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Pass 5 May 2010 36,841 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 36,841 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 28,906 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish.

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

Nearside Rear 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 27 Apr 2009 28,906 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres starting to perish.

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

Nearside Rear 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 1 May 2008 11,488 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 11,477 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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 ULU is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 ULU, 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 SL05 ULU registered?

SL05 ULU is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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