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126,450 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Also covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both x2 (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust fumes entering cabin tail pipe missing of box (6.1.2 (b) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both x2 (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission swivel housing and possible broken bearing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
both front swivel hub seals leaking. water in hub assembly
slight wear nearside front swivel hub bearings
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction rear lambda sensor wiring disconnected (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
both front swivel hub seals leaking. water in hub assembly
slight wear nearside front swivel hub bearings
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner swivel joint seal; sweat
no plate lamp lense missing
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s slow (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Inner swivel joint seal; sweat
no plate lamp lense missing
Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Sill covers fitted obscuring some areas
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Sill covers fitted obscuring some areas
Offside front swivel slight oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside front swivel slight oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
sill covers fitted
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
extensive oil leak o/s/f swivel hub
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
extensive oil leak o/s/f swivel hub
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
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AO05 HYV is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.
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 HYV, 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 HYV is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 March 2005.
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