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KH05 KUY

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

84,486 mi
Last recorded84,486 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH05 KUY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2024 84,486 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2023 80,111 miles

body badly corroded at offside mount to chassis

chassis badly corroded at front mount of offside rear spring

exhaust front flange joint poor condition/ blowing

Fail 29 Nov 2023 79,876 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

body badly corroded at offside mount to chassis

chassis badly corroded at front mount of offside rear spring

exhaust front flange joint failing/ blowing

offside rear brake low effort foot and parking brake

Pass 20 Jan 2022 68,084 miles

play in both sides steering swivels

Fail 6 Jan 2022 67,888 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn loose/ worn bolt to offside of front axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced 2 areas of offside chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured at offside of rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement to nearside of rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

play in both sides steering swivels

Pass 20 Jan 2021 62,369 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 60,305 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn front panhard rod bush to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 52,584 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 52,436 miles

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Both rear lower (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 46,023 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 46,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 42,485 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 42,435 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked to axle (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded under servo (3.6.B.2c)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint to steering box (2.3.3b)

exhaust bracket broken to cat

front brake disks badly corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2016 32,369 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint on top of the pump (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 32,349 miles

Front Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

all four tyres starting too crack and perish

engine bay,underbody and components in rusty condition

front brake pipes corroded close too excessive

unable to check rear seats and seat belts

Pass 26 Jun 2014 31,543 miles

2 x brake pipes correded (under servo)

both front tyres cracking

centre exhaust bracket snapped

light scratches in swept zone

underbody corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2013 31,259 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 29,420 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 24,743 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

all 4-tyres slightly perished around tread and sidewall

Pass 3 Jun 2011 24,743 miles

all 4-tyres slightly perished around tread and sidewall

Pass 5 Jul 2010 19,818 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 19,771 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 16,242 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 9,521 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 KUY is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KH05 KUY, 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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KH05 KUY is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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