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KW54 UPC

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

137,938 mi
Last recorded137,938 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW54 UPC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 137,938 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded both rear to the front ()

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hangers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2023 137,897 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system on the caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system under the bonnet (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded both rear to the front ()

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hangers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 132,338 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

chassis corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2022 132,332 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

chassis corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2021 128,611 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded - Front to Rear , nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 May 2020 125,926 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 125,898 miles

Brake performance not tested fluid leaking (1.2.1 (g))

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

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))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2019 122,062 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2019 122,019 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Floor excessively deteriorated os/r ns/r body mounts (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn swivel asy (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 117,489 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Valve stem slightly damaged both rear (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 109,605 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2016 100,384 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2016 100,384 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 91,362 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 82,430 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 73,649 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 64,867 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 55,933 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 46,865 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 37,419 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 37,419 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 27,440 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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KW54 UPC is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Green 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 KW54 UPC, 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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KW54 UPC is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 10 February 2005.

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