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KL55 PRZ

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

81,669 mi
Last recorded81,669 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL55 PRZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2022 81,669 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 81,653 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play drag link end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 79,896 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 77,536 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material vehicle pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 77,536 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material vehicle pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 61,638 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material vehicle pipes covered in under seal/grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 61,638 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material vehicle pipes covered in under seal/grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 56,425 miles

chassis/under body and pipes all under-sealed

Fail 5 Oct 2017 56,425 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both front (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high offside edge/line of beam pattern misalignment (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high offside edge/line of beam pattern misalignment (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

chassis/under body and pipes all under-sealed

Pass 14 Sep 2016 51,808 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 45,437 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 45,324 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 37,995 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 37,459 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

near/sde front swivell hub leaking

Pass 3 Sep 2013 29,203 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

light scratching on nearside of Windscreen within swept area

Fail 30 Aug 2013 29,200 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

deterioration at rear of Exhaust system

front Exhaust bracket corroded and broken

light scratching on nearside of Windscreen within swept area

Pass 4 Sep 2012 26,077 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 22,855 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

pitting on both front Brake discs

Fail 31 Aug 2010 19,626 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 19,626 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 15,516 miles

Nearside front tyre low on outer edge

Fail 1 Sep 2009 15,516 miles

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

Nearside front tyre low on outer edge

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 12,236 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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KL55 PRZ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 KL55 PRZ, 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 KL55 PRZ registered?

KL55 PRZ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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