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DA05 HJF

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

101,155 mi
Last recorded101,155 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 HJF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2020 101,155 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged Both slightly misshaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front swivel hubs leaking

General underbody corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Cab mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Both (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 94,507 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 94,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 87,917 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fuel hose corroded front to rear (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 81,817 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded by fuel tank ()

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

centre exhaust bracket broke

Fail 11 Sep 2017 81,761 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded by fuel tank ()

Headlamp aim too high both front (1.8)

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

centre exhaust bracket broke

Pass 27 Sep 2016 75,036 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage along front cross member (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 75,036 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage along front cross member (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 72,286 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 66,216 miles

advise fuel lines for corrosion

Pass 13 Jan 2014 59,454 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 50,942 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 40,290 miles

Advise condition of both front brake discs.

Pass 11 Jan 2011 30,377 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2010 19,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 19,501 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 13,725 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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DA05 HJF is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DA05 HJF, 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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DA05 HJF is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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