MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,192 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush and bolt loose (5.3.2 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front axle swivel joint seal damp
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake valve leaking pipes to abs pump (1.1.7 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake valve leaking pipe to caliper (1.1.7 (d) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill up right (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
parking brake lever has little reserve travel
underside of vehicle covered in under seal
All underbody heavily undersealed
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Front Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Both rear bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission Tractor joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Both rear bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Boot floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn swivel seal (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn swivel seal (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front tractor joint leaking oil
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded to front under sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front tractor joint leaking oil
Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Engine Management Lamp Illuminated
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Engine Management Lamp Illuminated
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear 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)
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)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
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YB05 FDJ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.
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 YB05 FDJ, 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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YB05 FDJ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 21 June 2005.
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