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CW05 LYX

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

69,759 mi
Last recorded69,759 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW05 LYX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 May 2024 69,759 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front suspension corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear suspension corroded

covers over outer sills

underbody corrsion

Pass 28 Apr 2023 69,466 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

SILL COVERS FITTED

VARIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONENTS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 28 Mar 2022 68,630 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 68,630 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 67,356 miles

Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under vehicle brake pipes have a protective grease coating (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 67,356 miles

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

Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under vehicle brake pipes have a protective grease coating (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 66,442 miles

Offside Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased along chassis and across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 64,589 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering arm track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 63,370 miles

Lower Under vehicle brake pipes covered in protective grease so unable to assess condition

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering arm trackrod end (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 62,131 miles

Lower unable to properly assess under vehicle brake pipes as protected with grease coating

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering arm trackrod end (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 62,131 miles

Lower unable to properly assess under vehicle brake pipes as protected with grease coating

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering arm trackrod end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 55,985 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 50,124 miles

unable to assess condition of under vehicle brake pipes due to protective coating of grease

Pass 28 Apr 2014 45,579 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 41,652 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 37,107 miles

Oil leak

rear silencer box deteriorated

Pass 13 Apr 2011 28,001 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2010 16,406 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 18 Apr 2009 8,761 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 LYX is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 CW05 LYX, 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 CW05 LYX registered?

CW05 LYX is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 5 July 2005.

Is CW05 LYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW05 LYX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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