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CA05 XCT

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

81,745 mi
Last recorded81,745 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 XCT
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 81,745 miles

Offside Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside side step insecure

Pass 27 Apr 2024 78,845 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 78,845 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2023 75,080 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security BODY MOUNT SLIGHTY CORROSION (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 12 Apr 2023 75,074 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value PEDAL SINKING TO FLOOR (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security BODY MOUNT SLIGHTY CORROSION (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 71,767 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides slightly corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis to body mounting bracket slight corrosion. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 71,767 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both sides. (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides slightly corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis to body mounting bracket slight corrosion. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 70,019 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre / rear exhaust system corroded & slight leak. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear suspension components corroded.

Underside of vehicle corroded.

Fail 16 Feb 2021 70,012 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Main metal pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis by suspension mounting corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Metal pipe on rear axle corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear suspension components corroded.

Vehicle body on underside slight surface corrosion.

Pass 13 May 2019 67,477 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal pipe on axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 May 2019 67,477 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal pipe on axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 May 2018 64,468 miles

Central Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Metal pipes on axle. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 May 2017 59,390 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 52,875 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 46,284 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 41,589 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 38,730 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 35,791 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 35,791 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 31,104 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 26,749 miles

oil leak left-front swivel hub/ball seal

Pass 9 Sep 2009 21,870 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 16,183 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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CA05 XCT is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 CA05 XCT, 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 CA05 XCT registered?

CA05 XCT is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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