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SO55 CFN

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

106,888 mi
Last recorded106,888 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 CFN
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 106,888 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 106,888 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced mid to rear sill back (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced mid to rear sill back (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 101,637 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 101,635 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 94,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2019 94,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2018 85,183 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Middle bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Off side front brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2018 85,183 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Middle bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Off side front brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 76,786 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2017 76,786 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 69,492 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 65,465 miles

damage on bodywork

exhaust system heavily corroded

o/s/f tyre perishing and cracking

slight play in steering box

Fail 15 Sep 2015 65,465 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damage on bodywork

exhaust system heavily corroded

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads worn low

o/s/f tyre perishing and cracking

slight play in steering box

Pass 19 Jun 2014 60,746 miles

coolant low

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroding

front brake pads wearing low

oil on g/box

slight blow on exhaust

spear tyre flat

Fail 19 Jun 2014 60,746 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

coolant low

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroding

front brake pads wearing low

no oil showing on dipstick

oil on g/box

slight blow on exhaust

spear tyre flat

Pass 3 May 2013 55,524 miles

exhaust back box in poor condition

front brake pads wearing low

outer sills covered by plastic trims

Fail 3 May 2013 55,524 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

coolant level low

exhaust back box in poor condition

front brake pads wearing low

outer sills covered by plastic trims

Pass 26 Mar 2012 50,745 miles

exhaust corroding

n/s/r shock starting to leak

o/s/f tyre cracking

Fail 26 Mar 2012 50,745 miles

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

exhaust corroding

n/s/r shock starting to leak

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 21 Mar 2011 46,370 miles

heat sheild rattling

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2009 37,049 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 37,045 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside and offside front swivel seals are leaking

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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SO55 CFN is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 SO55 CFN, 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 SO55 CFN registered?

SO55 CFN is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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