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SL05 YDK

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,679 mi
Last recorded35,679 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2019 35,679 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 35,677 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 34,372 miles

all brake pipes coated in underseal

oil leak

plastic covers over sills not allowing full inspection

underside of vehicle is covered in underseal

Pass 23 Nov 2017 31,165 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 31,165 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 30,203 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 28,764 miles

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

engine management lamp on

Pass 16 Sep 2014 27,632 miles

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

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

eml light on

Fail 15 Sep 2014 27,632 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

eml light on

Pass 7 Aug 2013 25,957 miles

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

advise wiper blades

Pass 28 Jun 2012 24,025 miles

Engine check light on

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

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

Nearside rear wheel slightly noisy when rotated and slightly rough. Could be differential.

Offside rear wheel noisy when rotated and slightly rough, could be differential.

Fail 27 Jun 2012 24,025 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine check light on

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

Nearside rear wheel slightly noisy when rotated and slightly rough. Could be differential.

Offside rear tyre has 3 nails and soft

Offside rear wheel noisy when rotated and slightly rough, could be differential.

Pass 22 Jun 2011 20,837 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 16,973 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 15,048 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 10,472 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 YDK is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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