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SO05 VSG

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,477 mi
Last recorded105,477 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 VSG
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 105,477 miles

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 19 Oct 2022 102,294 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 102,282 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 98,737 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 98,737 miles

Central Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 95,166 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 94,801 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 73,764 miles

metal breather pipes corroded and broken

osf swivel joint leaking grease

Fail 8 Aug 2018 73,763 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

metal breather pipes corroded and broken

osf swivel joint leaking grease

Pass 18 Aug 2017 91,049 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 87,414 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 10 Aug 2016 87,364 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 23 Jul 2015 80,275 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2015 80,233 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Transfer Box Mounting Broken

Pass 31 Jul 2014 73,225 miles

Front (Both) Swivel Joint Housing - Seals have a minor fluid leak

Multiple brake pipes coated in copper grease - preventing proper examination

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 31 Jul 2014 73,225 miles

Front (Both) Swivel Joint Housing - Seals have a minor fluid leak

Multiple brake pipes coated in copper grease - preventing proper examination

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 64,370 miles

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

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

exhaust is corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2012 48,978 miles

front brake discs are worn

Fail 2 Aug 2012 48,971 miles

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

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

front brake discs are worn

Pass 9 Aug 2011 41,259 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 412,559 miles

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

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

osf swivel joint leaking bad on axel

Pass 26 Jul 2010 35,239 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

oil leak at o/s front axle swivel joint

Pass 29 Jul 2009 27,936 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 21,112 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 VSG is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VSG, 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 VSG registered?

SO05 VSG is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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