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SR05 DFA

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,512 mi
Last recorded68,512 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR05 DFA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2022 68,512 miles

both front inner wings corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2020 65,542 miles

Front both inner wings corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2019 59,902 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes grased (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel lines covered in grease ()

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 18 Sep 2018 57,420 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 13 Sep 2018 57,420 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill @ x2 places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 11 Sep 2017 53,084 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 14 Sep 2016 51,224 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 51,223 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 50,940 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2014 49,644 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 48,160 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2013 44,081 miles

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

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

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

Offside front hub seal leaking

Pass 13 Sep 2012 40,220 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 33,905 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 27,384 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 27,384 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake Discs Badly Corroded

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

Pass 11 May 2009 20,203 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 11,266 miles

Centre 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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SR05 DFA is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SR05 DFA, 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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SR05 DFA is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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