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DG05 FXX

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

99,826 mi
Last recorded99,826 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 FXX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 99,826 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 90,051 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 85,840 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all four corroded slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all four cases corroded slightly (5.3.2 (b))

Some small welded repairs visable

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

both axle cases corroded slightly

Fail 30 Oct 2020 85,819 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all four corroded slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all four cases corroded slightly (5.3.2 (b))

Some small welded repairs visable

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

both axle cases corroded slightly

Pass 4 Jan 2020 85,002 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded both front to rear ()

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor under rear seat base (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor under rear seat base (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2020 85,002 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded both front to rear ()

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor under rear seat base (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor under rear seat base (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2019 84,998 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded centre of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area under rear seat base (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area under seat base (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 82,847 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 75,220 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 72,346 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 62,047 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 52,169 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 49,260 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 45,699 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 16,331 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 37,387 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 37,387 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 2 Apr 2011 37,294 miles

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)

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2010 32,636 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 27,756 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 27,756 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 23,920 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 23,917 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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DG05 FXX is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DG05 FXX, 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 DG05 FXX registered?

DG05 FXX is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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