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AO55 XAC

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Beige Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,656 mi
Last recorded117,656 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 XAC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2024 117,656 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both rear inner sills where attached to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front body/crossmember where attached to chassis on both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Various brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2024 117,647 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis and other components covered in under seal,tested as seen

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Metal breather pipes corroded

NSF light housing /wheel arch holed/corroded

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 113,217 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

chassis and other components covered in under seal,tested as seen

metal breather pipes corroded

nsf light housing /wheel arch holed/corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2022 109,573 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

chassis and other components covered in under seal,tested as seen

metal breather pipes corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2021 106,131 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

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

metal components of breather pipes corroded(all)

Pass 14 Jan 2020 102,464 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 93,573 miles

All four tyres deteriorated

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 83,450 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 74,722 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 64,753 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 55,229 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 48,136 miles

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

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

rear exhaust silencer slightlt deteriorated

Fail 21 Oct 2013 48,127 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

o/s/f axle swivel joint leaking grease

rear exhaust silencer slightlt deteriorated

Pass 11 Oct 2012 41,490 miles

rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

slight play front hub assemble o/s/f

Fail 11 Oct 2012 41,486 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake discs slightly corroded

rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

slight play front hub assemble o/s/f

Pass 31 Oct 2011 36,733 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/f brake slightly tight

o/s/f brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2010 30,259 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 24,153 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 18,772 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 18,772 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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AO55 XAC is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Beige with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AO55 XAC, 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 AO55 XAC registered?

AO55 XAC is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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