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SO05 PZH

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

81,236 mi
Last recorded81,236 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 PZH
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 81,236 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 81,236 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2016 73,181 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 65,282 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 65,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 57,127 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 48,254 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 48,224 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 33,495 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 33,495 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 24,447 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 24,282 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 17,421 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 17,421 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 12,973 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 34,906 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 PZH is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PZH, 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 PZH registered?

SO05 PZH is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is SO05 PZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO05 PZH shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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