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SY55 OCH

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

99,411 mi
Last recorded99,411 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY55 OCH
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 99,411 miles

Nearside Front slight oil leak at front hub

Offside Front slight movement at wheel

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2019 99,404 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front slight oil leak at front hub

Offside Front slight movement at wheel

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2018 92,809 miles

fuel pipes corroded

slight roughness n/s front wheel bearing

Pass 23 Jun 2017 90,363 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 88,028 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2016 87,468 miles

fuel pipes corroded

slight oil leak n/s swivel housing

Pass 9 Mar 2015 82,963 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 82,963 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 76,839 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2014 76,834 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 69,970 miles

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

n/s/f brake binding lightly

Fail 24 Jun 2013 69,938 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s/f brake binding lightly

Pass 13 Jul 2012 67,942 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 55,288 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 39,863 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2010 39,858 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

offside/nearside front brake discs pitted/corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2009 29,999 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 21,478 miles

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

slight oil/grease leakage at both front hubs

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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SY55 OCH is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SY55 OCH, 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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SY55 OCH is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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