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ELW 1N

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

81,198 mi
Last recorded81,198 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELW 1N
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc
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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 81,198 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 77,467 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 74,080 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 72,331 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 72,323 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 70,592 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 68,132 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Fuel Pipe/s corroded All pipes from rear to centre need attension ()

Fail 22 May 2019 68,057 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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 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))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Underside corroded

Pass 29 May 2018 66,641 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 26 May 2017 64,420 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 25 May 2017 64,420 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 May 2016 61,055 miles

(all four tyres cracked and perished)

Fail 15 May 2016 61,055 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

all four tyres cracked and perished

Pass 20 May 2015 59,318 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 May 2015 59,318 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 May 2014 53,710 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 May 2014 53,710 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 May 2013 48,063 miles

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

areas of all flexible brake hoses ferrules corroded,though not to excess

both front brake discs on insides corroded in areas

detectable slight noise when rotating rear road wheels by hand

unable to clearly visualise front inner brake pads

Pass 10 May 2012 41,723 miles

exhaust system has a heat shield securing clip insecure at center section area, though system intact and gas tight

front prop shaft joint signs of grease loss in an area

Fail 10 May 2012 41,723 miles

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

exhaust system has a heat shield securing clip insecure at center section area, though system intact and gas tight

front prop shaft joint signs of grease loss in an area

Pass 23 May 2011 36,476 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 31,219 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 31,216 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 May 2009 25,363 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 18,617 miles

all tyres cracking in tread areas

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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ELW 1N is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 ELW 1N, 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 ELW 1N registered?

ELW 1N is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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