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SO05 MWY

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

107,707 mi
Last recorded107,707 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 107,707 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Extensive welded repairs & heavy underseal throughout .

Rear seats removed

Fail 29 Apr 2022 107,705 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both blades split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Extensive welded repairs & heavy underseal throughout .

Rear seats removed

Stop lamp(s) insecure centre (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 107,019 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test modified at rear floor ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over whole underbody and body mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over whole underbody and heavily undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 107,019 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member at body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at rear floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over whole underbody and heavily undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 106,273 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over parts of underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust fouling

whole underbody heavily repaired by welding and undersealed

whole underbody heavily undersealed

Fail 3 Feb 2020 106,273 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over parts of underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust fouling

whole underbody heavily undersealed

Fail 25 Apr 2019 105,719 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounts both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 19 Apr 2018 101,827 miles

Engine light on

FUEL PIPES CORRODED

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 May 2017 94,893 miles

general corrosion to suspension components/chassis and body mounts

Pass 12 May 2016 87,363 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 80,659 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

fuel pipes corroded

general corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

Fail 8 May 2015 80,659 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

fuel pipes corroded

general corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

Pass 13 May 2014 72,047 miles

surface corrosion on metal fuel pipes

Pass 13 May 2013 61,079 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 50,757 miles

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

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

general surface corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

Pass 10 May 2011 42,609 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

n/s/f wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 19 May 2010 34,804 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 34,804 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 26,275 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 19,015 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 MWY is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,298cc 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 SO05 MWY, 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 MWY registered?

SO05 MWY is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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