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SO55 GHU

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,552 mi
Last recorded81,552 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 GHU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2022 81,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier wheel arch corroded (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch at abs pump (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

Central Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired n/s outrigger corroded (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired o/s outrigger corroded (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired outrigger corroded (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired outrigger corroded (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2021 75,917 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 20 Aug 2021 75,906 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 17 Sep 2020 73,308 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 73,295 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure exhaust mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure exhaust mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 72,065 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 72,028 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 70,923 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s & n/s inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2017 68,041 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 65,518 miles

Offside Front brake sticking slightly

Pass 16 Sep 2015 59,346 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 59,334 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 58,143 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 50,885 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 58,874 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 48,703 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 46,274 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both front brake discs pitted

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 29 Oct 2010 44,199 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 41,705 miles

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

both front uniball joints badly pitted

Fail 9 Nov 2009 41,705 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

both front uniball joints badly pitted

Pass 24 Nov 2008 32,261 miles

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

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

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 GHU is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 SO55 GHU, 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 GHU registered?

SO55 GHU is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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