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KH05 KUV

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

96,730 mi
Last recorded96,730 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH05 KUV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 96,730 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

Offside Front fog lamp lens broken and both front fog lights not working

both centre rear body mount attatchment areas corroded and holed but body not yet likely to detatch from chassis

Fail 13 Aug 2024 96,726 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing more on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

Offside Front fog lamp lens broken and both front fog lights not working

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both centre rear body mount attatchment areas corroded and holed but body not yet likely to detatch from chassis

Pass 11 Aug 2023 84,390 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 84,388 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Drag link end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 71,338 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2022 71,338 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2021 61,802 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 54,503 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 53,486 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 53,486 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 52,152 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 52,151 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 49,010 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 45,457 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 42,798 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 40,249 miles

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

all 4 tyres cracked

Pass 15 Jun 2013 37,061 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 34,860 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 30,293 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 24,073 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 18,412 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 13,024 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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KH05 KUV is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 KH05 KUV, 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 KH05 KUV registered?

KH05 KUV is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 June 2005.

Is KH05 KUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KH05 KUV shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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