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PK55 TFZ

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

59,908 mi
Last recorded59,908 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK55 TFZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 59,908 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Fail 25 Apr 2019 59,908 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexy hose to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Pass 26 Apr 2018 53,503 miles

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

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

rear seats not fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2017 48,386 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both across axle to wheel cylinders (3.6.B.2c)

rear seats not fitted

Fail 24 Apr 2017 48,386 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven n/s slower than o/s (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both across axle to wheel cylinders (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear seats not fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2016 42,184 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play swivel housing (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2016 42,184 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play swivel housing (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 35,495 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f swivel joint leaking oil

Fail 11 Aug 2014 35,495 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f swivel joint leaking oil

Pass 8 Jul 2013 29,555 miles

front brake pads getting low

front discs corrodeing

Pass 8 Aug 2012 26,270 miles

exmount corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2011 24,238 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 21,659 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 21,659 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 19,671 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 19,671 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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PK55 TFZ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Green 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 PK55 TFZ, 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 PK55 TFZ registered?

PK55 TFZ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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