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SY05 RZH

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,129 mi
Last recorded105,129 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 RZH
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2020 105,129 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 102,702 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 102,700 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2017 102,567 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel house (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front inner wings corroded behind headlamps

fuel lines heavily corroded

oil leaks from front steering swivel joints

Pass 21 Nov 2016 95,474 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 95,473 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement binding (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 84,966 miles

Front engine mounting bracket fractured but not likely to fail transfer box mounting (6.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 76,070 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 65,571 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2013 65,324 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 58,037 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 52,471 miles

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

slight leak at n/s & o/s ftront axle swivel housing seals

Pass 13 Nov 2010 46,740 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 41,343 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 41,340 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 36,826 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 29,397 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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SY05 RZH is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SY05 RZH, 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 SY05 RZH registered?

SY05 RZH is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is SY05 RZH safe to buy?

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