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KR05 LMV

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

81,679 mi
Last recorded81,679 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 LMV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2023 81,679 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure Trailing Arm (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure Trailing Arm (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Panhard rod (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2022 75,986 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 75,959 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 72,236 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 72,204 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 69,823 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 67,250 miles

Nearside Front Lower some free play in swivel and slight oil leak at hub

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 63,705 miles

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

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

exhaust bracket corroded behind second cat

fuel pipes rusty

n/s/f headlamp panel/ inner wing rusty

sill covers fitted unable to check sill condition

under side rusty

Fail 31 May 2018 63,683 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure 2 brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

fuel pipes rusty

n/s/f headlamp panel/ inner wing rusty

sill covers fitted unable to check sill condition

under side rusty

Pass 31 May 2017 59,967 miles

rear axle rusty

Pass 10 May 2016 57,073 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust rear box poor condition

Fail 10 May 2016 57,073 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust rear box poor condition

Pass 29 May 2015 54,944 miles

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

exhaust tail box starting to deteriorate

Pass 22 May 2014 51,829 miles

exhaust tail box starting to deteriorate

Pass 18 Mar 2013 43,142 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 38,126 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 38,126 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2011 36,002 miles

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

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

offside front hub seal leaking

Pass 21 Mar 2011 36,002 miles

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

offside front hub seal leaking

Pass 25 Mar 2010 33,144 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 25,512 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 17,171 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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KR05 LMV 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 68.2%.

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 KR05 LMV, 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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KR05 LMV is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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