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KN05 CNU

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

122,579 mi
Last recorded122,579 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 CNU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2023 122,579 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 118,697 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 118,664 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded In engine compartment (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 113,179 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 113,164 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 109,027 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 108,251 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 103,194 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 103,193 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 5 Aug 2019 103,184 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat mount within prescribed area of corrosion hole on inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lens cloudy but beam pattern still visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Stub axle vacuum pipes heavily corroded

Nearside Front swivel joint leaking grease

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Swivel joint leaking grease

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play UJ on differential (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear seats not in use at time of test

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

general corrosion to chassis

Pass 30 Jul 2018 99,221 miles

Nearside Front axle swivel joint slightly damp

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front axle swivel joint leaking oil

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

both rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Aug 2017 95,527 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 91,789 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 89,724 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 86,058 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 62,170 miles

Offside Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 62,170 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 58,947 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2012 58,946 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2011 50,524 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 24 Mar 2010 46,214 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 46,214 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 38,098 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 29,281 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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KN05 CNU 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 70.8%.

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 KN05 CNU, 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 KN05 CNU registered?

KN05 CNU is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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