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SR05 JJY

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,730 mi
Last recorded85,730 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR05 JJY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 85,730 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 May 2018 85,730 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jun 2017 76,129 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front vacuum pipes for 4x4 interlock system broken

Fail 19 Jun 2017 76,128 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front vacuum pipes for 4x4 interlock system broken

Pass 27 Jun 2016 68,724 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2016 68,724 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

n/s/f diff seal leaking

o/s/f diff seal leaking

Pass 22 Jun 2015 60,939 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 54,056 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 54,056 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 46,849 miles

exhaust mounts slightly corroded

Pass 14 May 2012 39,382 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 39,364 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 32,184 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 25,247 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 20,720 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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SR05 JJY is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SR05 JJY, 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 SR05 JJY registered?

SR05 JJY is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 23 August 2005.

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