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CV05 TYZ

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

63,549 mi
Last recorded63,549 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 TYZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 63,549 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 57,677 miles

All suspension components corroded

Exhaust mounting defective Missing off rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 57,673 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective Deteriorated/cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective Deteriorated/cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

All suspension components corroded

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

Exhaust mounting defective Missing off rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 56,742 miles

O/S Seat belt anchorage prescribed area repair covered in underseal

Fail 4 Apr 2024 56,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 55,865 miles

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S/R inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 55,865 miles

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S/R inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 54,715 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 54,715 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 53,933 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 53,912 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens deteriorated/cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens deteriorated/cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 53,482 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 53,482 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 53,053 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 52,596 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 52,596 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust leaking at CAT convertor (7.3.A.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 51,911 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle -- not excessive (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 51,474 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded arcoss rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

n/s front tyre outer edge

Pass 25 Feb 2015 49,901 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 49,901 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 47,947 miles

o/s/f hub swivel housing leaking grease

Pass 27 Feb 2013 46,913 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both sills have covers on them, not allowing full inspection.

nearside front tractor joint corroded

offside wiper judders on screen

Pass 1 Mar 2012 44,959 miles

offside front swivel housing leaking oil

Fail 29 Feb 2012 44,959 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front swivel housing leaking oil

Pass 22 Feb 2011 39,208 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

O/S/F AND N/S/F BRAKE DISCS CORRODED AND PITTED

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 33,240 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 27,711 miles

N/S/R TYRE WEARING ON OUTSIDE EDGE

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

SMALL SPLIT WITH N/S/F WIPER

Fail 25 Feb 2008 20,644 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 20,644 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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CV05 TYZ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 CV05 TYZ, 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 CV05 TYZ registered?

CV05 TYZ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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The MOT history for CV05 TYZ shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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