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PK05 YDO

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

137,948 mi
Last recorded137,948 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK05 YDO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 137,948 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both front and rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both rear inner wheel arches(body)holed and corroded

Fail 28 May 2024 137,948 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired both front (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both front and rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both rear inner wheel arches(body)holed and corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2023 135,224 miles

play in both front swivel joints and seals leaking

Pass 1 Aug 2022 131,468 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

Fail 1 Aug 2022 131,468 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

play in both front swivel joints(o/s near excessive)

Pass 13 Jul 2021 126,850 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 122,374 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

reverse light inoperative

Pass 30 Jul 2019 117,677 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 112,210 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various points through out brake pipe system (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Swivel hub seal leaking

Pass 31 Jul 2017 107,447 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 101,544 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 88,800 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 88,653 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2015 88,563 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front wiper blades split

Pass 27 Aug 2014 76,210 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 70,580 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 70,549 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 63,920 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 58,072 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 55,439 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 52,551 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 46,659 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 36,614 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 YDO is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YDO, 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 YDO is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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