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PE05 KZS

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,386 mi
Last recorded74,386 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 KZS
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2023 74,386 miles

Fuel pipe corroded

General underside corrosion

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 74,094 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 68,782 miles

underbody undersealed

Fail 11 Jun 2022 68,770 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underbody undersealed

Pass 3 Aug 2021 59,090 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 59,089 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded of both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake excessively fluctuating front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 46,889 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 42,778 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 41,386 miles

Nearside Rear advise cracks on tyre

Pass 13 Apr 2017 40,898 miles

Advise cracks on front tyres

Advise cracks on nearside rear tyre

Advise rear exhaust in poor condition

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 12 Apr 2017 40,898 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Advise cracks on front tyres

Advise cracks on nearside rear tyre

Advise rear exhaust in poor condition

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 13 Apr 2016 40,380 miles

b/box outer skin split no leaks

front tyres starting to crack

slight judder at front discs

Fail 13 Apr 2016 40,380 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat pipe split (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low int adjusted (1.8)

b/box outer skin split no leaks

front tyres starting to crack

registration plate obscured spare wheel cover filled with water and hanging down (6.3.1d)

slight judder at front discs

Pass 16 Apr 2015 40,040 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 39,729 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 39,729 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 38,889 miles

Rear silencer deteriorating

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 8 Apr 2013 38,875 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

One rear silencer mounting bracket broken but system is still adequately supported

Rear silencer deteriorating

Rear silencer hitting tow bar

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Sep 2012 34,937 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 34,739 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

slight oil leak n/s/f hub seal

Pass 17 Sep 2010 30,232 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Oct 2009 24,655 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 20,400 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 20,400 miles

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

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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PE05 KZS is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PE05 KZS, 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 PE05 KZS registered?

PE05 KZS is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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The MOT history for PE05 KZS shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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