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MW55 JKN

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

49,375 mi
Last recorded49,375 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 JKN
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 49,375 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing.

rear seats removed at time of test.

service brake efficiency only just met indicating brakes require adjustment or repair.

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 4 May 2016 48,266 miles

Offside and Nearside inner sills corroding.

Underside of vehicle corroded.

Pass 4 Nov 2015 48,178 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 48,178 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 47,999 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2014 47,995 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 46,288 miles

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

n/s/f flexi ferrel pipe greased

sill trims fitted

Fail 29 Oct 2013 46,288 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s/f flexi ferrel pipe greased

sill trims fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2012 40,982 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all tyres perished and cracked

nsf tyre 2mm

Pass 3 Nov 2011 34,512 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 34,509 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2010 29,366 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 29,366 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 9 Nov 2009 24,534 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 17,542 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2008 17,526 miles

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

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

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

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

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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MW55 JKN is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 MW55 JKN, 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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MW55 JKN is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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