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DF05 PKY

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

120,472 mi
Last recorded120,472 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 PKY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 120,472 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn oil leak (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 120,345 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn and oil leak (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 114,358 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 114,342 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 112,270 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases & outer skin corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Inner wheel arches slightly corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2017 111,382 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 111,382 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 110,362 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 104,209 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 104,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 93,304 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 84,109 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 72,777 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 62,350 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 52,671 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 43,172 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 65,671 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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DF05 PKY is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DF05 PKY, 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 DF05 PKY registered?

DF05 PKY is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 22 August 2005.

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