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SM05 YYK

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

102,750 mi
Last recorded102,750 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 YYK
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 102,750 miles

CAR LEENS TO O/S FRONT AND REAR

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 101,399 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 96,961 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 95,676 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 92,993 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 92,992 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 91,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked on tread

Offside Rear tyre cracked on tread

Fail 20 Apr 2016 91,269 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked on tread

Offside Rear tyre cracked on tread

Pass 9 Jun 2014 88,685 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

centre exhaust hanger broken

Pass 20 Jun 2013 81,942 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 73,499 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 62,605 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 54,094 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 54,094 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 38,566 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 38,544 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 30,271 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 YYK is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YYK, 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 YYK registered?

SM05 YYK is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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