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CA05 XCX

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,495 mi
Last recorded40,495 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 XCX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 40,495 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

surface corrosion on floor to sill both sides

Pass 11 Dec 2024 39,446 miles

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

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

Corrosion on front and rear suspension parts.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 39,446 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Corrosion on front and rear suspension parts.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 37,873 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle rear coil springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 37,873 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle rear coil springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 36,507 miles

Corrosion on brake pipes front and rear.

Corrosion on parts of underside of vehicle.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 36,507 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion on brake pipes front and rear.

Corrosion on parts of underside of vehicle.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 34,534 miles

Corrosion on parts of underside of vehicle.

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Road springs corroded.

Slight play in steering and suspension parts.

Fail 21 Dec 2021 34,534 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Corrosion on parts of underside of vehicle.

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Road springs corroded.

Slight play in steering and suspension parts.

Pass 23 Dec 2020 32,906 miles

Corrosion on parts of underside of vehicle.

Front hubs corroded.

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded.

Fail 16 Dec 2020 32,872 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill panels. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Corrosion on parts of underside of vehicle.

Front hubs corroded.

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 18 Dec 2019 31,567 miles

Corrosion on parts of underside of vehicle.

Corrosion on vacuum pipes.

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2019 31,567 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Corrosion on parts of underside of vehicle.

Corrosion on vacuum pipes.

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 29,434 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 27,413 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 26,043 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Dec 2016 26,043 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 24,829 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 23,746 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 23,746 miles

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 22,253 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 19,867 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 17,890 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 52,068 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 12,131 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2009 12,131 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jan 2009 9,468 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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 XCX is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CA05 XCX, 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 XCX registered?

CA05 XCX is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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