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2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,122 mi
Last recorded110,122 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 CFU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2018 110,122 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced multiple holes in the inner sill due to excessive corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp position light is flashing when the indicator is on (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced multiple holes in the inner sill due to excessive corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 107,017 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cut in outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2017 107,007 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front tyre cut in outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 104,609 miles

Centre gearbox mount defective

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre outer sidewall has cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 102,134 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 102,124 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 95,950 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

engine sump showing signs of corrosion

front exhaust pipe showing signs of deterioration

unable to see nearside and offside sills[under plastic covers]

vacuum pipes on front axle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2013 86,362 miles

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

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

power steering belt showing signs of perishing and power steering pipes corroded

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated and mounting bracket broken[still secure],front and middle mounting brackets deteriorated

unable to see nearside and offside sills[under plastic covers]

vacuum pipes on front axle very corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2012 78,774 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 73,114 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2011 73,113 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 62,559 miles

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

both rear tyres at 3mm

Fail 1 Nov 2010 62,496 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak from offside front swivel joint seal

wipers not checked due to lack of washer fluid

Pass 6 Nov 2009 59,416 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 59,416 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 45,476 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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SO55 CFU is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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