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AP05 EPY

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

56,792 mi
Last recorded56,792 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 EPY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 56,792 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 54,786 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

body mounts very rusty

front 4x4 vac pipes rusty

slight leak on off side front knuckle joint

under vehicle rusty in places

Pass 31 Mar 2021 52,653 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2020 51,330 miles

Rear exhaust box delaminated

Pass 9 Apr 2019 48,928 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 46,337 miles

Nearside Rear 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 21 Mar 2017 44,540 miles

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

Nearside front and offside rear tyres perished

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

Offside headlight slightly insecure

Pass 30 Mar 2016 41,793 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 40,443 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 38,981 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2014 38,981 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 36,111 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 32,583 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 28,606 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 24,081 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 16,550 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 13,422 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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AP05 EPY is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 AP05 EPY, 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 AP05 EPY registered?

AP05 EPY is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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