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SP05 YZU

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

57,008 mi
Last recorded57,008 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 YZU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2018 57,008 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At rear flex (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 57,008 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At rear flex (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 38,013 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 38,017 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 35,161 miles

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

both front tyres perished

both rear tyres badly perished

Pass 13 Jul 2015 32,058 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 32,058 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 28,388 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 21,796 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 15,759 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 13,917 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 11,467 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 9,331 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 7,326 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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SP05 YZU is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SP05 YZU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP05 YZU registered?

SP05 YZU is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is SP05 YZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP05 YZU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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