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SO54 PPF

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

46,918 mi
Last recorded46,918 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 PPF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2021 46,918 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))

n/s wiper torn

noise from rear hubs

o/s tractor joint leaking

rear axle corroded

underside corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2021 46,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))

n/s wiper torn

noise from rear hubs

o/s tractor joint leaking

rear axle corroded

underside corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2020 44,852 miles

Nearside Wing mirror cracked

Underside components corroding

Pass 11 Jul 2019 42,489 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front tractor joint seaping

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 39,779 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

o/s front tractor joint leaking

Fail 11 Jul 2018 39,779 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

o/s front tractor joint leaking

Pass 10 Jul 2017 36,790 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust poor condition

n/s mirror damaged

noise rear hubs

o/s tractor joint leaking

Fail 10 Jul 2017 36,790 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

exhaust poor condition

n/s mirror damaged

noise rear hubs

o/s tractor joint leaking

Pass 14 Jul 2016 33,599 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s front tractor joint leaking

rear exhaust poor condition

rear tyres perished

Fail 14 Jul 2016 33,599 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH 0n axle (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s front tractor joint leaking

rear exhaust poor condition

rear tyres perished

Pass 29 Jun 2015 31,345 miles

Fuel, oil feed pipes and brake pipes slight corrosion.

OSF sphere leaking oil.

Rear exhaust section in poor condition, rear hanger also broken.

Rear tyres perrished.

Slight damage to NSF mirror glass.

Pass 22 Jul 2014 27,392 miles

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

n/s tractor joint leaking

noise from rear hubs

o/s tractor joint corroded/pitted

Fail 22 Jul 2014 27,392 miles

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

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

n/s tractor joint leaking

noise from rear hubs

o/s tractor joint corroded/pitted

Pass 18 Jul 2013 21,444 miles

n/s front tyre worn outer edge

slight play n/s front steering/suspension joints

Pass 24 Jul 2012 14,609 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 14,427 miles

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

nearside mirror glass cracked,not affecting rear view

Pass 21 Jul 2011 14,427 miles

nearside mirror glass cracked,not affecting rear view

Pass 26 Jul 2010 12,592 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 9,407 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 7,082 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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SO54 PPF is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc 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 SO54 PPF, 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 SO54 PPF registered?

SO54 PPF is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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