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MK05 HCU

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

57,530 mi
Last recorded57,530 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 HCU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 57,530 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 57,095 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 57,095 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 56,495 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2018 56,495 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 54,123 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 51,596 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 51,596 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 48,883 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 46,223 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2014 46,223 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 42,301 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 40,127 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 36,600 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 29,691 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 24,931 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 20,169 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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MK05 HCU is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MK05 HCU, 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 MK05 HCU registered?

MK05 HCU is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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