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SM55 HMY

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,127 mi
Last recorded87,127 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 HMY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 87,127 miles

Vehicle has light under body corrosion

Pass 13 Nov 2020 85,598 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective slight emearing (3.4 (b) (i))

vehicle has light under body corrosion

Pass 11 Nov 2019 84,383 miles

Central Lower Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated middle (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded on both sides ()

Lower general rust under body

Fail 11 Nov 2019 84,383 miles

Central Lower Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated middle (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low on both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded on both sides ()

Lower general rust under body

Pass 20 Nov 2018 82,327 miles

slight exhaust blow

Fail 19 Nov 2018 82,326 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

slight exhaust blow

Pass 6 Dec 2017 77,998 miles

Exhaust backbox hanger broken

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 85% worn (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front misting of diff oil at hub

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both (2.7.4)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil residue around gearbox

Pass 9 Dec 2016 72,659 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 72,659 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 66,272 miles

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

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 66,272 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 59,678 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 3 Dec 2013 52,691 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 44,492 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 36,662 miles

N/S/F inner hub has slight leak of grease.

N/S/R tyre has 3.5mm min tread left.

O/S/F tyre wearing on edges & has 3mm min tread left.

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Fail 29 Nov 2011 36,662 miles

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

N/S/F inner hub has slight leak of grease.

N/S/R tyre has 3.5mm min tread left.

O/S/F tyre wearing on edges & has 3mm min tread left.

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Pass 29 Oct 2010 30,635 miles

centre exhaust mounting broken

slight leak from nearside swivel seal

Pass 6 Oct 2009 25,573 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 25,573 miles

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

Bad leak of grease from N/S/F inner hub.

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre exhaust mounting bracket badly corroded.

Pass 22 Sep 2008 20,207 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge-tracking?

Offside Inner 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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SM55 HMY is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Blue 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 HMY, 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 HMY registered?

SM55 HMY is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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