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CW05 HSF

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

76,492 mi
Last recorded76,492 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW05 HSF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2026 76,492 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced center body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced center body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Apr 2025 75,191 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play slight play in steering knuckle (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play slight play in steering knuckle (5.1.3 (a) (i))

complete underside covered in underseal preventing full corrosion assessment

Fail 27 Mar 2025 75,184 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play slight play in steering knuckle (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play slight play in steering knuckle (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

complete underside covered in underseal preventing full corrosion assessment

coolant level low

Pass 2 May 2024 73,377 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced radiator support panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 1 May 2024 73,376 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced radiator support panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 17 May 2023 71,313 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 71,308 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2022 69,515 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 67,986 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 66,995 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 66,983 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 64,681 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 64,686 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2018 62,732 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 62,732 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 60,340 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 60,340 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 57,026 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 57,026 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 53,572 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 49,386 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 49,385 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 45,847 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 41,739 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 34,997 miles

Offside front tyre has slight perishing to sidewall but not yet exposing ply or cord.

Offside rear tyre has slight perishing to sidewall but not yet exposing ply or cord.

Pass 8 Jun 2010 29,312 miles

Offside front tyre has slight perishing to sidewall but not yet exposing ply or cord.

Offside rear tyre has slight perishing to sidewall but not yet exposing ply or cord.

Fail 8 Jun 2010 29,312 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front tyre has slight perishing to sidewall but not yet exposing ply or cord.

Offside rear tyre has slight perishing to sidewall but not yet exposing ply or cord.

Pass 16 Jun 2009 24,228 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 17,364 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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CW05 HSF is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 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 CW05 HSF, 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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CW05 HSF is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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