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KF05 POJ

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

162,958 mi
Last recorded162,958 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF05 POJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 162,958 miles

nearside headlight mounting area corroded

suspension components corrosion

u/side body at rear corrosion

Fail 9 May 2024 162,958 miles

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

nearside headlight mounting area corroded

suspension components corrosion

u/side body at rear corrosion

Pass 14 Jul 2022 160,510 miles

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2021 160,001 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 159,734 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 158,943 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 157,364 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 157,364 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 148,400 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 134,718 miles

both headlight need leans cleaning up

engine management light on

Pass 10 Feb 2015 119,465 miles

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

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

rear prop shaft uj at rear diff has slight lift

Fail 9 Feb 2015 119,465 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear prop shaft uj at rear diff has slight lift

Pass 18 Feb 2014 102,849 miles

both front tyres wearing close to limits

Pass 8 Mar 2013 81,326 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 61,936 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 44,893 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Mar 2010 27,213 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 19,318 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 16,336 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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KF05 POJ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 KF05 POJ, 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 KF05 POJ registered?

KF05 POJ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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