MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,514 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust system is corroded
Offside swivel hub leak
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
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
Brake pipes corroded
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)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is SM05 VVC safe to buy?
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