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SR55 GYS

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

34,140 mi
Last recorded34,140 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR55 GYS
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 34,140 miles

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BODY MOUNT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 31,842 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 31,842 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed centre exhaust has major leak of gases (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 29,232 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 29,231 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 27,259 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 27,259 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 25,264 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 23,243 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 23,243 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure BRACKETS BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 20,491 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 18,181 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 18,181 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven lower reading (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play stubb bearings (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front hubb excessive oil leak

Offside Front hubb excessive oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2016 17,392 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play stubb pin bearings (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 16,270 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 15,409 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 15,408 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 14,981 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2012 14,816 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 13,043 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 11,136 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 11,136 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 8,997 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 6,745 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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SR55 GYS is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 SR55 GYS, 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 SR55 GYS registered?

SR55 GYS is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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