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SO05 MXY

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,444 mi
Last recorded72,444 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 72,444 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 72,427 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 67,782 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 60,687 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 56,099 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 47,020 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 47,019 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 36,059 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 22,144 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 13,082 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 MXY is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MXY, 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 MXY registered?

SO05 MXY is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is SO05 MXY safe to buy?

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