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PK05 HBU

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,445 mi
Last recorded84,445 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK05 HBU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 84,445 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both front shocker lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

various areas under vehicle are covered / undersealed

Pass 18 Nov 2022 72,324 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 64,357 miles

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

Rear body mounts and various areas heavily undersealed

Pass 22 Mar 2021 64,339 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2021 64,339 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 61,804 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2020 61,771 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 57,005 miles

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

Offside Rear body mount small corrosion hole

Fail 16 Jan 2019 56,956 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear body mount small corrosion hole

Pass 22 Jan 2018 53,637 miles

EML light illuminated at time of test

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

Offside Front bumper cracked

Fail 5 Sep 2017 53,599 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake performance not tested vehicle unsafe due to transfer box (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure seat base has a bolt missing (5.2.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear brake back plate starting to corrode

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine warning light on

no rear seats fitted at time of test

transfer gearbox mounting brackets broken and box insecure unable to road test and do decelerometer test

Pass 14 Sep 2016 52,185 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test no seats or seat belts in rear ()

Fail 12 Sep 2016 52,170 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test no seats or seat belts in rear ()

Pass 6 Aug 2015 50,788 miles

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

Offside Front swivel joint leaking grease/oil near brakes

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

Fail 6 Aug 2015 50,788 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front swivel joint leaking grease/oil near brakes

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 48,055 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s/f hub leaking oil

Fail 15 Aug 2014 48,055 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)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s/f hub leaking oil

Pass 14 Aug 2013 44,645 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 44,645 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 42,040 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 38,301 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 33,246 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 28,402 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 22,438 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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PK05 HBU is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,298cc 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 PK05 HBU, 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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PK05 HBU is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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