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SO05 HKM

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

65,026 mi
Last recorded65,026 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 HKM
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 65,026 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 65,026 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body mounting bracket (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body mounting bracket (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 61,786 miles

front pads low discs slight corroded

fuel pipes corroded

rear wheel bearings possibly noisey could be diff adv

Fail 25 Sep 2015 61,785 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers not clearing os seems short (8.2.2)

front pads low discs slight corroded

fuel pipes corroded

rear wheel bearings possibly noisey could be diff adv

transfer box loose dangerous

Pass 27 Aug 2014 53,781 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 53,622 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 43,066 miles

advise oil leak from offside front hub seal

Fail 7 Aug 2013 42,966 miles

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

advise oil leak from offside front hub seal

Pass 6 Aug 2012 35,392 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 35,392 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 28,402 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 21,934 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 14,983 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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SO05 HKM is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SO05 HKM, 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 SO05 HKM registered?

SO05 HKM is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 23 June 2005.

Is SO05 HKM safe to buy?

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