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DE05 KUD

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

70,634 mi
Last recorded70,634 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 KUD
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 70,634 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

all axle metal breather pipes heavily corroded

front track control arm corroded

general corrosion to underside of vehicle and chassis

nearside rear shock absorber corroded

offside rear shock absorber corroded

rear track control arm corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2023 70,476 miles

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

fuel lines corroding

Pass 17 Jan 2022 70,137 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front and central front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 69,412 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer join (6.1.2 (a))

all four tyres perished

rear silencer securing bracket broken

Pass 11 Jan 2020 66,729 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 66,331 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 66,330 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 64,510 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 63,207 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust system slightly corroded

sills have plastic trim covers

Pass 6 Apr 2016 61,774 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2016 61,774 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure axle absorber (2.7.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 59,029 miles

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

steering damper has play

Fail 13 Mar 2015 59,029 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

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

steering damper has play

Pass 14 Mar 2014 54,539 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 50,029 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 45,228 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 40,399 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2011 40,268 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 34,659 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 27,292 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 18,442 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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DE05 KUD is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DE05 KUD, 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 DE05 KUD registered?

DE05 KUD is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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