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AO05 CKU

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

75,607 mi
Last recorded75,607 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 CKU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2020 75,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive lower area dripping coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear bumper damage but no sharp edges

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both ()

front to rear fuel lines rusted but not leaking

lots of mud on the underneath of vehicle

Fail 16 Apr 2020 75,607 miles

Emissions not tested no readings as rear exhaust is hanging off pipe (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition exhaust box (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure box and pipe broken apart (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive lower area dripping coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear bumper damage but no sharp edges

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both ()

front to rear fuel lines rusted but not leaking

lots of mud on the underneath of vehicle

Pass 18 Apr 2019 71,466 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to back ()

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test unable to test seatbelt ()

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper damage but no sharp edges

Offside Rear Lens broken but no white light showing

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test unable to test seatbelt ()

Under side of car covered in mud making inspection difficult

Fail 10 Apr 2019 71,463 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to back ()

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test unable to test seatbelt ()

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper damage but no sharp edges

Offside Rear Lens broken but no white light showing

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test unable to test seatbelt ()

Under side of car covered in mud making inspection difficult

Pass 1 May 2018 67,197 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 67,193 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings in arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 67,128 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 67,088 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 65,659 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 61,036 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2013 61,036 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 53,303 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Jun 2011 45,168 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 45,168 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 37,920 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 29,619 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 19,927 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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AO05 CKU is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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