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SM55 DLE

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,685 mi
Last recorded93,685 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2022 93,685 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing next body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing next to body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 83,776 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 83,657 miles

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear axle mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 78,303 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 78,242 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 75,875 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 75,864 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both side rear inner sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 75,402 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 75,402 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 71,069 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front swivel joint has slight fluid leak.

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

Fail 29 May 2015 64,848 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak from n/s front axle swivel joint

Pass 29 May 2015 64,848 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak from n/s front axle swivel joint

Pass 30 May 2014 60,988 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2013 58,378 miles

advise-n/s/f swivel seal leaking

Fail 9 Oct 2013 58,378 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

advise-n/s/f swivel seal leaking

Pass 31 Aug 2012 41,872 miles

vacuum pipes to hubs starting to corrode

Pass 29 Aug 2011 22,105 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 19,613 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 16,281 miles

both front brakes binding on slightly

Pass 16 Sep 2008 12,689 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 DLE is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DLE, 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 DLE registered?

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

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