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CE05 ZVZ

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

121,671 mi
Last recorded121,671 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 ZVZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 121,671 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front prop shaft, central sliding joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

LSD Fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2023 113,101 miles

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front prop shaft sliding joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 104,120 miles

Fuel pipes, rear section corroded.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 100,504 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 100,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 96,493 miles

oil leak on rear hubs

Fail 4 Feb 2020 96,473 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

oil leak on rear hubs

Pass 13 Sep 2018 93,246 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 86,659 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2016 80,293 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Sep 2015 72,269 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2015 72,074 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 65,902 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 58,335 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

all tyres deteriorating

Pass 29 May 2012 48,900 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 48,900 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 38,642 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 38,642 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 29,075 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 20,188 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 18,979 miles

rear ex rusty

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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CE05 ZVZ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 CE05 ZVZ, 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 CE05 ZVZ registered?

CE05 ZVZ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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