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CX05 XHU

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

48,123 mi
Last recorded48,123 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 XHU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 48,123 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 44,486 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 44,482 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 41,934 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 40,907 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 40,907 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced by body mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2022 39,460 miles

extensive welding underside

fuel pipes rusty

oil leaks

Fail 20 May 2022 39,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

extensive welding underside

fuel pipes rusty

oil leaks

Pass 7 Jun 2021 37,928 miles

brake pipes rusty

exhaust rusty

slight bind on brakes

underside rusty

Fail 11 May 2021 37,908 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both front hub seals leaking

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

Exhaust rusty

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

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

Underside rusty in places

Pass 10 Jun 2020 36,449 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 36,449 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Power steering component leaking swivel hub (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 35,088 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 29,038 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front axle breather pipes corroded

front exhaust corroding

wipers starting to smear screen

Fail 26 May 2018 29,037 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength quater panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength quater panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

front axle breather pipes corroded

front exhaust corroding

wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 7 Jun 2017 24,749 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 24,629 miles

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

Front wheel bearings sound slightly noisey

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

Nearside Front axle swivel joint leaking slightly

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

Nearside outer sill corroded

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

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

Offside outer sill corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2016 24,164 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer axle swivel joint leaking slighty

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear exhaust system corroded and centre bracket insecure

underside of vehicle has light corrosion

Fail 23 Feb 2015 23,545 miles

Centre exhaust bracket insecure.

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 23,545 miles

Centre exhaust bracket insecure.

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 22,834 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

corrosion formed on underside of vehicle

Pass 7 Mar 2013 21,787 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 20,846 miles

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

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

slight play in nearside front axle ball upper and lower joints

Pass 8 Mar 2012 20,846 miles

slight play in nearside front axle ball upper and lower joints

Pass 22 Feb 2011 18,344 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 15,616 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 13,068 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 10,480 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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CX05 XHU is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XHU, 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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CX05 XHU is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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