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SP54 GMX

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

60,757 mi
Last recorded60,757 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP54 GMX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2020 60,757 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at rear sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 59,029 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 58,860 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 58,857 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak nearside front (2.7.3)

rear brake recording little or no effort offside rear foot brake (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 58,358 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front both o/s and n/s axle ball socket swivel joints corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 58,020 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Front brake pads getting low

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

power steering pipes starting to corrode

Fail 8 Apr 2016 58,019 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Front brake pads getting low

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

power steering pipes starting to corrode

Pass 9 Apr 2015 57,000 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front to rear and 2 x rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2015 57,000 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front to rear and 2 x rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2013 52,209 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 6 Nov 2013 52,209 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine management light on

Pass 8 Nov 2012 48,217 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 40,455 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 30,102 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 29,713 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 29,713 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

o/s/f traction ball seal leaking

rear silencerheat shield insecure

Pass 3 Mar 2008 26,126 miles

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

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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SP54 GMX is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 SP54 GMX, 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 SP54 GMX registered?

SP54 GMX is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 3 February 2005.

Is SP54 GMX safe to buy?

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