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DS05 KAX

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

105,897 mi
Last recorded105,897 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 KAX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2019 105,897 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside hockey stick bush some play

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside hockey stick bush some play

chassis some corrosoin

towbar some corrosoin

underside some corrosoin

Pass 23 Oct 2018 102,683 miles

front hubs slight oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2017 98,823 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

battery loose

Fail 24 Oct 2017 98,803 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

battery loose

centre diff mounting bracket excessively deteriorated

Pass 27 Oct 2016 93,691 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 96,725 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

battery loose

Pass 23 Oct 2014 46,119 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 76,487 miles

All front axle vacuum pipes heavily corroded

Both front axle swivel hubs slightly pitted

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2013 76,487 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

All front axle vacuum pipes heavily corroded

Both front axle swivel hubs slightly pitted

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Radial cracking on offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 59,021 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all front axle vacuum pipes heavly corroded

engine oil sump corroding

radial cracking on both rear tyres

Fail 27 Sep 2012 59,016 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

all front axle vacuum pipes heavly corroded

engine oil sump corroding

radial cracking on both rear tyres

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 30 Sep 2011 48,530 miles

All front axle vacuum pipes heavly corroded

Both front axle swivel hubs slighty pitted

Engine oil sump corroding

Radial cracking on both rear tyres

Radial cracking on offside front tyre

Radial cracking on spare tyre

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2011 48,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

All front axle vacuum pipes heavly corroded

Both front axle swivel hubs slighty pitted

Engine oil sump corroding

Radial cracking on all tyres

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 35,958 miles

Corrosion forming on offside front swivel hub

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

Nearside front swivel hub slightly pitted

Radial cracking on all four tyres

Fail 8 Oct 2010 35,958 miles

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

Corrosion forming on both front swivel hubs

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

Grease leaking from nearside front swivel hub.Grease has the potential to contaminate the brake disc and pads.

Radial cracking on all four tyres

Pass 21 Aug 2009 29,001 miles

Corrosion forming on both front swivel hubs

Fail 18 Aug 2009 29,001 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Corrosion forming on both front swivel hubs

Pass 4 Aug 2008 24,314 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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DS05 KAX is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DS05 KAX, 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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DS05 KAX is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 4 August 2005.

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