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ST05 SVV

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,031 mi
Last recorded80,031 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 SVV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 80,031 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all body mount areas/rear inner and outer sills rusted (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 73,307 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 69,184 miles

underside covered with dirt

Pass 7 Jan 2019 59,677 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2019 59,676 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear floor holed

Pass 9 May 2018 58,493 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 May 2018 58,469 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel well (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2017 54,344 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 52,464 miles

Nearside Front brake binding

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

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

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

Offside Front brake binding

areas of the vehicle undersealed at time of test

brake pipes greased at time of test

front panel corroded out with prescribed areas

Fail 6 May 2016 52,464 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

brake pipes greased at time of test

Nearside Front brake binding

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

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

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

Offside Front brake binding

areas of the vehicle undersealed at time of test

front panel corroded out with prescribed areas

Pass 28 May 2015 49,125 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 45,919 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 41,033 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 35,825 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 31,508 miles

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

rear discs pitted

Pass 27 Jul 2010 27,907 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 22,708 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 17,292 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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ST05 SVV is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ST05 SVV, 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 ST05 SVV registered?

ST05 SVV is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is ST05 SVV safe to buy?

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