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PK05 UTZ

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

88,552 mi
Last recorded88,552 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK05 UTZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 88,552 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 88,513 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear gearbox oil on brake backing plate

Pass 4 Jan 2023 87,055 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 87,055 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 84,562 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 81,049 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 78,539 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 78,535 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 76,762 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 71,475 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 60,366 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perishe

Fail 4 Oct 2016 60,366 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perishe

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 55,866 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 50,732 miles

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

centre exhaust hanger broken / loose

front wipers split on ends

rear exhaust corroded

rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 11 Oct 2013 46,457 miles

centre exhaust mount broken.

n/s/f tyre getting low.2.8mm

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

o/s/f tyre getting low.2.5mm

o/s/f tyre perrished.

o/s/r tyre getting low.2.8mm

o/s/r tyre perrished.

rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded.

Pass 20 Sep 2012 40,834 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 36,680 miles

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

Offside front tyre, sidewalls perished

Fail 7 Oct 2011 36,680 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside front brake disc heavily scored because pads worn to metal

Offside front tyre, sidewalls perished

Pass 29 Sep 2010 31,555 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 27,634 miles

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

advise there is a 16% inbalance on the rear service brakes when applied together

Fail 9 Oct 2009 27,624 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

advise there is a 16% inbalance on the rear service brakes when applied together

Pass 30 Sep 2008 21,754 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre low at outer shoulder

Pass 11 Jan 2008 15,998 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 UTZ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 UTZ, 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 PK05 UTZ registered?

PK05 UTZ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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