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PJ54 CPN

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

160,996 mi
Last recorded160,996 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ54 CPN
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 160,996 miles

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shockers (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrossion under body under headlamps (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 152,920 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion under headlamps (6.1.B.2)

Front coil spring lower mount on axle corroding

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.2.C.1c)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 152,794 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking main hose onto tank (7.2.3)

Front Body has slight corrosion under headlamps (6.1.B.2)

Front coil spring lower mount on axle corroding

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 145,242 miles

Vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 9 Feb 2016 145,234 miles

Centre Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cross member corroded around front mountings to body/chassis. behind bumper (6.1.A.1)

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all floors chassis (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 135,410 miles

all rear floors above chassis corroding

Fail 19 Jan 2015 135,386 miles

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

all rear floors above chassis corroding

n/s rear tyre pressure low

Pass 23 Jan 2014 125,930 miles

front and rear panard rod mounts corroding

o/s front chassis corroding

rear floor above tank corroding

Fail 22 Jan 2014 125,926 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front and rear panard rod mounts corroding

o/s front chassis corroding

rear exhaust corroding and heatshield loose

rear floor above tank corroding

Pass 29 Jan 2013 114,886 miles

Front Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

heat shield loose/corroded on underfloor cat

Fail 29 Jan 2013 114,886 miles

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

Front Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

heat shield loose/corroded on underfloor cat

Pass 1 Feb 2012 102,633 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 89,086 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 75,582 miles

Power steering belt slightly cracking

Pass 4 Feb 2009 63,909 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 48,787 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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PJ54 CPN is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PJ54 CPN, 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 PJ54 CPN registered?

PJ54 CPN is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 3 February 2005.

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