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SO05 ZVB

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Beige Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

85,156 mi
Last recorded85,156 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 85,156 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front lower sphere bearing has slight play

Offside Front sphere seal leaking

all 4x tyres cracked all over

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 10 May 2018 77,462 miles

4wd metal vac pipes corroded

Front headlamp lens cracked ( both )

Front pads low

Front spheres corroded

Offside Front brake bind

Pass 11 May 2017 73,241 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 67,955 miles

OIL JUST ABOVE THE MINIMUM

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

Fail 13 May 2016 67,867 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint DROPLINK (2.4.G.2)

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

OIL JUST ABOVE THE MINIMUM

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

Fail 21 May 2015 57,927 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 May 2015 57,927 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 47,496 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 47,496 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2013 36,052 miles

both rear tyres cracked/low

Fail 27 May 2013 36,051 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

both rear tyres cracked/low

nearside front diff seal leaking

Pass 3 May 2012 27,354 miles
Pass 2 May 2011 26,237 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 16,378 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 11,359 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 11,359 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 9,799 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 ZVB is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Beige with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZVB, 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 ZVB is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 25 August 2005.

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