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PL05 BOV

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

115,667 mi
Last recorded115,667 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 BOV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2024 115,667 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sides inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front both sides hub seals leaking

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 115,444 miles

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

Front hub seals leaking both sides

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 114,872 miles

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

oil leak offside front driveshaft seal

Pass 30 Sep 2021 113,625 miles

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

Offside Front hub slight oil leak

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 112,553 miles

Offside Front hub seal leaking slightly

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

fuel pipes corroded at rear

slight fluid leak from steering box

Pass 27 Aug 2019 110,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 109,413 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 109,392 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 107,618 miles

Offside Front brake slight drag

Oil leak ()

Plastic sill covers fitted

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 105,809 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 105,749 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 0.83 (7.3.D.4)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 103,865 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 103,865 miles

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal steering box area (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 98,568 miles

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

slight power steering leak

Fail 7 Aug 2014 98,568 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

slight power steering leak

water leak

Pass 22 May 2013 92,364 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 92,364 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 May 2012 81,784 miles

o/s/f brake pads low,n/s/f tyre worn edges,

Fail 21 May 2012 81,784 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

o/s/f brake pads low,n/s/f tyre worn edges,

Pass 28 May 2011 71,022 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

engine management light illuminated

power steering pipes slightly corroded

Fail 28 May 2011 71,022 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

engine management light illuminated

power steering pipes slightly corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2010 62,096 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 62,096 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s/f pivot ball unit wet advice,

Pass 22 Jul 2009 50,434 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 37,135 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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PL05 BOV is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 PL05 BOV, 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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PL05 BOV is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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