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KY05 VKL

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

119,449 mi
Last recorded119,449 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY05 VKL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2024 119,449 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength panel under head lamp (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing 30 cm within chassis mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on Tjunction on chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis under wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded panel 30 cm within steering box under head lamps (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot floor above exhaust (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/70/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis mount to body (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

general corrosion on under body /suspension

Pass 18 Apr 2024 118,728 miles

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

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

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear surface corroded

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

both sides inner sill area corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2023 112,963 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 107,715 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 100,776 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 94,132 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 87,301 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 80,092 miles

Front axle breather pipes corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 80,025 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body moutin (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 72,215 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 72,077 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 64,994 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 64,993 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 57,614 miles

EML light on

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

O/s front axle swivel joint leaking

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 51,794 miles

engine management light illuminated

nearside front tyre showing aging cracks

Pass 13 Mar 2013 47,239 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 41,704 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 9 Mar 2011 35,880 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 29,140 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine managment light on

Pass 12 Mar 2009 23,141 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 17,183 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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KY05 VKL is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KY05 VKL, 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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KY05 VKL is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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