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PA05 HVC

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,560 mi
Last recorded87,560 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA05 HVC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2021 87,560 miles

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 79,370 miles

Offside Front Outer hub seal leaking

Fail 5 Aug 2020 79,369 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer hub seal leaking

Pass 3 Oct 2019 77,109 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 75,564 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 64,557 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 64,557 miles

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission drive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 53,689 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 47,423 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 47,422 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2015 45,713 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 45,713 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 37,812 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre has a cut on the outer wall not deep enough for ply to expose

offside front tyre deteriorated and wearing low on the outer edge

Pass 1 Jul 2013 29,171 miles

both rear hubs noisy

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded, peeling and blowing slightly

Fail 18 Jun 2013 28,874 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

both rear hubs noisy

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded, peeling and blowing slightly

Pass 17 Jul 2012 24,132 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 20,649 miles

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

both rear seats removed

Pass 26 Aug 2010 19,140 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 15,577 miles

edge wear on front tyres....o/s/r center cap missing....

Fail 19 Mar 2008 15,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 15,039 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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PA05 HVC is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PA05 HVC, 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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PA05 HVC is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 March 2005.

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