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KN05 CYS

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

100,420 mi
Last recorded100,420 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 CYS
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2024 100,420 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 98,166 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

underside corrosion

Pass 5 Dec 2017 89,776 miles

oil leaks

patches of corrosion

tyres starting to perish

Pass 6 Dec 2016 80,158 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 80,158 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 79,348 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 29 Jun 2015 75,448 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 69,346 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 69,266 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre badly perished

rear bumper damaged

Pass 1 Jun 2013 66,172 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 66,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 62,326 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 62,326 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 55,807 miles

brake fluid low

front discs deteriorated almost to excess

Fail 29 Jun 2010 44,422 miles

Drivers door mirror damaged but still provides a clear view

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Screw in offside rear tyre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 44,422 miles

Drivers door mirror damaged but still provides a clear view

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Apr 2009 31,970 miles

o/s door mirror cracked

Fail 25 Apr 2009 31,970 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

o/s door mirror cracked

Pass 2 Jun 2008 24,406 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 CYS is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CYS, 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 CYS registered?

KN05 CYS is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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