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SY55 OCP

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,854 mi
Last recorded83,854 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY55 OCP
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2015 83,854 miles

4x4 vacuum pipes corroded

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

Fail 24 Sep 2015 83,854 miles

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

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

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

4x4 vacuum pipes corroded

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 72,449 miles

both rear brake pipes aross axle corroded

front to rear brake pipe corroded

slight bind offside front brake

Fail 23 Sep 2014 72,328 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

both rear brake pipes aross axle corroded

front to rear brake pipe corroded

slight bind offside front brake

Pass 12 Sep 2013 59,234 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 45,310 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 30,321 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 19,579 miles

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

nearside front swivel housing joints worn and seal leaking slightly

Pass 8 Sep 2009 13,541 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 12,632 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2008 12,609 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

offside front swivel housing seal has slight leak

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 OCP is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OCP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SY55 OCP registered?

SY55 OCP is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is SY55 OCP safe to buy?

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