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DE05 HWM

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

82,302 mi
Last recorded82,302 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 HWM
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 82,302 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 77,917 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to and from both wheel cylinders (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Jan 2017 77,908 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to and from both wheel cylinders (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 72,353 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2016 72,353 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 66,649 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 61,951 miles

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

slight play in offside front steering/suspension sphere.

Fail 15 Feb 2014 61,898 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight play in offside front steering/suspension sphere.

Pass 8 Feb 2013 56,746 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Feb 2012 51,248 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 46,299 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Feb 2011 46,293 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 41,250 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 36,230 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 28,573 miles

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

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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DE05 HWM is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DE05 HWM, 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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DE05 HWM is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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