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KG05 DWP

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

80,510 mi
Last recorded80,510 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG05 DWP
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 80,510 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 73,836 miles

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

all front metal brake pipes corroding

nearside & offside front wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 13 Jun 2016 73,836 miles

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

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

all front metal brake pipes corroding

nearside & offside front wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 1 Jun 2015 66,092 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 65,917 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leaking from offside front hub assembly

Pass 22 May 2014 60,494 miles

nearside and offside outer sills plastic covers fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2013 55,330 miles

rear box correded and rattle

Fail 10 Jun 2013 55,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear box correded and rattle

Pass 1 Nov 2012 52,566 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 47,533 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 43,822 miles

Both rear tyres heavily perished

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

Fail 13 Nov 2009 38,793 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 38,793 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 33,487 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 20 Nov 2007 19,589 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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KG05 DWP is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KG05 DWP, 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 KG05 DWP registered?

KG05 DWP is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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