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SM05 VVC

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,514 mi
Last recorded78,514 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 VVC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 78,514 miles

Exhaust system is corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2021 75,979 miles

Offside swivel hub leak

Fail 28 Jan 2021 75,974 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment both (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside swivel hub leak

Pass 29 Jul 2019 68,809 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorber corrodded and shroud fallen down

exhaust front pipe corrodded

rear exhaust pipe close to tow bar offside rear

under side corrodded

vacum pipes on front axle heavily corrodded

Fail 26 Jul 2019 68,807 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust front pipe corrodded

rear exhaust pipe close to tow bar offside rear

under side corrodded

vacum pipes on front axle heavily corrodded

Pass 11 May 2017 68,713 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread top edge (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread top of plate (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 68,704 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread just starting on top edge (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread just starting on the edges (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2013 66,967 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 64,241 miles

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

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

Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre exhaust section slightly det

front discs pitted

Fail 16 Jul 2012 64,241 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre exhaust section slightly det

front discs pitted

Pass 8 Jul 2011 57,306 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2010 49,526 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 37,928 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 37,911 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 May 2008 28,616 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 May 2008 28,614 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 VVC is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SM05 VVC, 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 SM05 VVC registered?

SM05 VVC is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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