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SM55 CYP

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

58,757 mi
Last recorded58,757 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 CYP
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2020 58,757 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

vehicle has modifications for off road use

Fail 29 Apr 2020 58,757 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

vehicle has modifications for off road use

Pass 30 Mar 2018 55,198 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

heavily modified for off roading

muddy

Fail 2 Mar 2018 55,033 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wing near body mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

muddy

Pass 1 Mar 2017 50,832 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 20 Feb 2017 50,832 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 28 Jan 2016 48,636 miles

chassis corroded

exhaust blowing slightly at front

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2016 48,636 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking flexi to cyl (3.6.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

chassis corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2015 48,633 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function both (2.7.2a)

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

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

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2014 48,291 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 48,291 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 44,466 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 39,400 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Off road tyres fitted

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 39,400 miles

Off road tyres fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2011 34,144 miles

Brake pipes greased

O/S/F brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2010 27,630 miles

brake pipes greased

o/s/r seat belt has slight cut

Pass 22 Sep 2009 21,741 miles

Unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 17 Sep 2008 15,292 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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SM55 CYP is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SM55 CYP, 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 SM55 CYP registered?

SM55 CYP is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is SM55 CYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM55 CYP shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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