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AJ55 KGP

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

137,552 mi
Last recorded137,552 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 KGP
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2016 137,552 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 137,508 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 131,884 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 126,217 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 119,387 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2013 119,385 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 112,211 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2012 112,211 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 7 Dec 2011 105,453 miles

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 105,453 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 98,726 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/f & o/s/f swivel joint/housing slight leak of grease

Fail 6 Dec 2010 98,685 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/f & o/s/f swivel joint/housing slight leak of grease

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 8 Dec 2009 82,720 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 65,839 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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AJ55 KGP is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 AJ55 KGP, 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 AJ55 KGP registered?

AJ55 KGP is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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The MOT history for AJ55 KGP shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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