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MK05 HDV

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

94,444 mi
Last recorded94,444 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 HDV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2024 94,444 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired rear axle support/shock support beam snapped both sides. corroded and holed. (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front bulb gone dim.

Oil leak, but not excessive top of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 91,700 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 91,700 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective middle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 88,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective and exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 86,553 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 84,969 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 84,879 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn pin bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear section exhaust

rear section exhaust bracket broken

Pass 15 Jun 2019 81,653 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 79,219 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 79,205 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205,70,15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 77,030 miles

ADVISE N/S/F +O/S/F BOTTOM SHOCKER BUSHES WORN

ADVISE O/S/F TYRE LOW ON TREAD

ADVISE REAR EXHAUST BOX BADLY CORRODED

Fail 19 Jun 2017 77,030 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

ADVISE N/S/F +O/S/F BOTTOM SHOCKER BUSHES WORN

ADVISE O/S/F TYRE LOW ON TREAD

ADVISE REAR EXHAUST BOX BADLY CORRODED

Pass 6 Jun 2016 73,941 miles

Advise EML on dash

Advise offside front and nearside rear tyres worn to 2-3mm

Advise slight play in nearside front axle swivel joint

Advise slight play in offside front track rod end

Advise temporary repair to rear section exhaust mounts

Fail 26 May 2016 73,932 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Temporary repairs to both rear silencer box mounts

Pass 21 May 2015 67,501 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 59,467 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 53,789 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

engine management light on

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 22 May 2013 53,789 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

engine management light on

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 May 2012 47,808 miles

near side front axle swivel ball joint is leaking gear oil

Fail 10 May 2012 47,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

near side front axle swivel ball joint is leaking gear oil

Pass 13 May 2011 41,160 miles

NSF tyre tread low on outer edge

Fail 10 May 2011 41,122 miles

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

NSF tyre tread low on outer edge

Pass 11 May 2010 32,644 miles

Front discs & pads worn

Fail 11 May 2010 32,644 miles

Front discs & pads worn

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 7 May 2009 22,833 miles

exhaust back box is corroding

Pass 12 May 2008 11,243 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 11,171 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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MK05 HDV is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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

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