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AO55 XKA

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

83,671 mi
Last recorded83,671 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 XKA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 83,671 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

nearside front swivel hub seal leaking

rear body mount areas corroded

slight play in nearside front swivel hub bearing

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2019 78,941 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

both rear inner wings corroded close to body mounts

Fail 25 Oct 2019 78,941 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount at chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear inner wings corroded close to body mounts

exhaust catalyst rattling

Pass 6 Nov 2018 76,586 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 72,478 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 68,740 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 64,898 miles

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2014 60,795 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 55,971 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 51,784 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 46,641 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 41,877 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 37,973 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 34,813 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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AO55 XKA is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XKA, 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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AO55 XKA is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 2 November 2005.

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