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SV05 OHS

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Beige Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

79,350 mi
Last recorded79,350 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 OHS
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2020 79,350 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2020 79,350 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 79,286 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 74,849 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sill areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 74,676 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced middle section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sill areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 62,332 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 50,388 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear shocks worn

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 27 Jul 2016 41,831 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked in treads but not showing ply or cord

Offside Front Tyre cracked in treads but not showing ply or cord

Offside Rear Tyre cracked in treads but not showing ply or cord

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 40,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/70R15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2014 38,670 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear fuel lines corroded.

Rear silencer corroded.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2013 36,417 miles

Exhaust generally corroded.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2013 36,417 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Exhaust generally corroded.

Pass 25 Aug 2012 34,271 miles

Rear silencer corroded.

Fail 22 Aug 2012 34,271 miles

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

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

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

Rear silencer corroded.

Pass 22 Aug 2011 30,184 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 26,419 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2010 26,265 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 23,236 miles

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

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 14 Aug 2009 23,236 miles

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

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

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

O/S/F hub oil leak.

Pass 20 Aug 2008 19,788 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2008 19,788 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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SV05 OHS is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Beige with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SV05 OHS, 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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SV05 OHS is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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