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CX05 AVE

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

164,210 mi
Last recorded164,210 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 AVE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2018 164,210 miles

Front Discs corroded

Whole of underneath has been undersealed

Pass 5 Jul 2017 156,604 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2017 156,322 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 145,845 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 145,631 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner cill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner cill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 136,256 miles

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 136,069 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 125,167 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 113,598 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust box corroding.

Pass 22 Jun 2012 102,780 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust starting to corrode.

Pass 13 Jun 2011 87,917 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wipers small splits in ends.

Pass 8 Jun 2010 73,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

underbody starting to corrode.

Pass 1 Jul 2009 62,742 miles

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jul 2009 62,742 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 47,116 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 47,116 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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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CX05 AVE is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CX05 AVE, 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 CX05 AVE registered?

CX05 AVE is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 2 July 2005.

Is CX05 AVE safe to buy?

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