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PK55 ZGX

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

128,583 mi
Last recorded128,583 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK55 ZGX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 128,583 miles

under body corrosion

Pass 10 Jun 2023 125,047 miles

Corrosion under vehicle

Pass 16 Jun 2022 119,852 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 119,789 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2021 116,622 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 116,255 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 116,255 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush insecure (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight corrosion around n/s & o/s front body mountings.

Pass 3 Apr 2019 108,508 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 101,413 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 101,410 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 91,908 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 91,908 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 83,603 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 76,355 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 76,355 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 68,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s front axle swivel housing leaking fluid

Pass 10 Apr 2014 68,449 miles

n/s front axle swivel housing leaking fluid

Pass 11 Apr 2013 61,271 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 61,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2012 60,923 miles

1/2 o/s/f washer jet inop

both sides, rusty by rear spring tops

both sides, sill lips rusty

exhaust cat hanging bracket corroded/thin

inner face o/s/f brake disc rusty (sticking slightly?)

item removed from front screen

n/s/f washer jet inop

n/s/r tyre worn to 3-3.5mm and inner wall cracking

number plates, non standard type but can still be read

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm and worn low outer edge (almost bald)

Fail 7 Dec 2012 60,923 miles

1/2 o/s/f washer jet inop

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both sides, rusty by rear spring tops

both sides, sill lips rusty

exhaust cat hanging bracket corroded/thin

inner face o/s/f brake disc rusty (sticking slightly?)

item removed from front screen

n/s/f washer jet inop

n/s/r tyre worn to 3-3.5mm and inner wall cracking

number plates, non standard type but can still be read

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm and worn low outer edge (almost bald)

Fail 14 Dec 2011 53,157 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 53,157 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 40,964 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 40,964 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 31,323 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 22,885 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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PK55 ZGX is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 ZGX, 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 ZGX registered?

PK55 ZGX is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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