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KU05 PHK

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,572 mi
Last recorded81,572 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 PHK
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 81,572 miles

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

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

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

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

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

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 20 Jul 2023 81,495 miles

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

Body mounting fixings insecure 6 out of 8 mountings have excessive corrosion within 30cm (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed due to alternator belt snapping on test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure resting on tow bar (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission outer sphere seal leaking onto tyre etc (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission outer sphere seal leaking onto tyre etc (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by antiroll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively both sides drum backing plates damp (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both freewheeling hubs secured poorly

underside of vehicle generally corroded

Pass 13 May 2022 75,516 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 75,211 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rigger in front of rear wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rigger behind front wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint worn

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear body mount corroded and holed

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 72,872 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 71,268 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 71,268 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 69,892 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 69,892 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 67,478 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 65,364 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 60,889 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

towbar ball hitch removed

Pass 19 Feb 2015 52,916 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 43,481 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

advise nsf bumper damaged

advise rear exhaust box outer skin poor condition

Fail 21 Jan 2014 43,481 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise nsf bumper damaged

advise rear exhaust box outer skin poor condition

Pass 17 Jan 2013 34,438 miles

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

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

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

advise exhaust system corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2013 34,438 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

advise exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2012 26,830 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 26,490 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 20,715 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 16,648 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 13,696 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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KU05 PHK is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KU05 PHK, 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 KU05 PHK registered?

KU05 PHK is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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