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T888 OMO

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

77,555 mi
Last recorded77,555 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT888 OMO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 77,555 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2026 77,552 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 77,054 miles

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside inner sill holed by corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting nearside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

slight oil leak from around power steering pipes area!

Pass 1 Apr 2025 75,580 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill of (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 75,557 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 75,535 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner side sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 68,928 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 68,912 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front oil feed pipe to steering knuckle ball socket corroded and broken

Pass 5 Mar 2021 66,314 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 66,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 63,489 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 59,719 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

clutch pedal rubber missing

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 22 Feb 2019 59,719 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

clutch pedal rubber missing

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Feb 2018 57,412 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 56,105 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 53,751 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Jan 2016 53,751 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 46,042 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2015 46,042 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 41,747 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 40,497 miles

Near side front hub rusti

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

Off side front hub rusti

Fail 23 Aug 2013 40,497 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Near side front hub rusti

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

Off side front hub rusti

Pass 30 Aug 2012 36,613 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 31,669 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 26,401 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 25,821 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 24,580 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 21,738 miles

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

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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T888 OMO is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 T888 OMO, 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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T888 OMO is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 13 June 2005.

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