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SL05 YDB

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

65,183 mi
Last recorded65,183 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 YDB
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 65,183 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 61,426 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2021 61,426 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 60,329 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 60,329 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced innersill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2019 60,128 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section of exhaust system retaining clamps corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

all metal fuel pipes corroded from tank to front

oil leak at lower part of engine

windscreen has small chip

Pass 21 Jun 2018 47,990 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 47,985 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 0.70 too high (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 46,968 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 46,967 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside front brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Stop lamp not working offside and nearside rear stop lights (1.2.1b)

offside rear body mounting corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2016 43,113 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged corroded around tank area (7.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 40,840 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 40,840 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front, centre and rear outer o/s sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s mid to rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 38,335 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 35,492 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 35,028 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 35,028 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 27,681 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 23 Mar 2011 27,679 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 22,707 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 14,081 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 14,049 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 YDB is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YDB, 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 YDB is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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