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FG05 XCO

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

158,441 mi
Last recorded158,441 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 XCO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 158,441 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 156,713 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 153,796 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 141,476 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 113,094 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 85,400 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 85,399 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 57,636 miles

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

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

heat shield insecure on rear silencer

Fail 23 Jan 2010 57,636 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

heat shield insecure on rear silencer

Pass 4 Feb 2009 33,962 miles

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 27 Mar 2008 26,665 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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FG05 XCO is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FG05 XCO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG05 XCO registered?

FG05 XCO is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 21 April 2005.

Is FG05 XCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG05 XCO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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