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AO05 CAV

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

83,861 mi
Last recorded83,861 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 CAV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 83,861 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 May 2023 83,846 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 74,348 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Feb 2022 74,345 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn tractor joint (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2021 64,014 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

nearside rear and offside rear inner wheel arches corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2021 64,012 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

nearside rear and offside rear inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 24 May 2019 56,952 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 56,941 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded O/S Rear to N/S Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission Hub Seal Inner (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 51,936 miles

Central Fuel pipe slightly damaged damaged due to corrosion adjacent to fuel tank (7.2.2)

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

Fail 17 May 2018 51,924 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch/outrigger (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Central Fuel pipe slightly damaged damaged due to corrosion adjacent to fuel tank (7.2.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2017 47,485 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

sump starting to corrode.

under body starting to corrode.

Fail 22 May 2017 47,485 miles

Central Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

under body starting to corrode.

Pass 23 May 2016 43,536 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 43,536 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2015 39,880 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 May 2014 37,146 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 35,535 miles

small split in n/s front wiper

Pass 22 Jun 2012 30,534 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2012 30,411 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 26,676 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 22,667 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 18,449 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 13,551 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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AO05 CAV is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AO05 CAV, 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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AO05 CAV is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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