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SM05 NPD

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Beige Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

87,960 mi
Last recorded87,960 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 NPD
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 87,960 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion o/s inner sill

Fail 10 Sep 2018 87,960 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion o/s inner sill

Pass 19 Sep 2017 86,763 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 71,996 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 134,229 miles

front hub leaking oil

Fail 10 Jul 2015 64,721 miles

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front hub leaking oil

Pass 14 Jul 2014 58,861 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

exhaust tailbox outer skin coroded

fuel pipes some corrosion

transfer box mounting bracket broken

Fail 9 Jul 2014 58,848 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

exhaust tailbox outer skin coroded

fuel pipes some corrosion

transfer box mounting bracket broken

Pass 8 Jul 2013 53,535 miles

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

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

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Jul 2012 49,410 miles

Exhaust some corrosion

Front brake pads some wear

Fail 9 Jul 2012 49,400 miles

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

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust some corrosion

Front brake pads some wear

Pass 3 Aug 2011 45,981 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 45,969 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 42,687 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 42,687 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 37,663 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 25,984 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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SM05 NPD is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Beige with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SM05 NPD, 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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SM05 NPD is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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