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SO05 HLE

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Beige Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

80,331 mi
Last recorded80,331 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 HLE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 80,331 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Close to axle tie bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 80,045 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 73,064 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre worn near limit and slightly cracked

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

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

Offside Front swivel joint seal slight leak

Offside Front tyre slightly cracked

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn near limit and slightly cracked

Fail 28 Sep 2016 72,609 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering axle (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre worn near limit and slightly cracked

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

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

Offside Front swivel joint seal slight leak

Offside Front tyre slightly cracked

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn near limit and slightly cracked

Pass 29 Oct 2015 65,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 57,957 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 57,957 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 54,088 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 54,088 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 47,991 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

very slightly damp at the back of the off side rear back plate not excessive

Fail 18 Jul 2012 47,991 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

very slightly damp at the back of the off side rear back plate not excessive

Pass 12 Aug 2011 43,160 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

front discs worn

Fail 12 Aug 2011 43,160 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Radius arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 27 May 2010 32,881 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 32,879 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 30,267 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 30,259 miles

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

advise o/s/f hub swivel leaking grease

Pass 26 Jun 2008 24,034 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 HLE is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Beige 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 SO05 HLE, 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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SO05 HLE is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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