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PL05 BRX

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,925 mi
Last recorded109,925 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 BRX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 109,925 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 97,478 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2023 97,478 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 94,346 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front pipes at bulk head front to rear pipes and rears over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded pipes ()

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn and oil on pins (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp support panel corroded

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floors (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floors (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all of structure excessivley corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both outer sills have plastic sill covers

both rear brake back plates corroded

manufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle

transmissions pipes corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2022 94,346 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front pipes at bulk head front to rear pipes and rears over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded pipes ()

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn and oil on pins (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp support panel corroded

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floors (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floors (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all of structure excessivley corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both outer sills have plastic sill covers

both rear brake back plates corroded

manufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle

transmissions pipes corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2020 91,275 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front swivel leaking and slight play

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

Surface corrosion on and around floor and chassis

Vac pipes corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2019 89,443 miles

Nearside Front swivel seal leaking

surface corrosion on front, rear and front to rear brake pipes

vacuum pipes heavily corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2019 89,443 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front swivel seal leaking

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

surface corrosion on front, rear and front to rear brake pipes

vacuum pipes heavily corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2019 86,907 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 83,942 miles

O/S/F SEAT BELT FRAYED

Fail 2 Jan 2018 83,941 miles

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play TRACTOR JOINTS WORN (2.2.B.1g)

ENGINE MAN LAMP ON

O/S/F SEAT BELT FRAYED

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 80,587 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 77,116 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both front tyre outer wall and tread perishing

both rear brake pipes covered in grease

child seats fitted

o/s wiper split

Pass 10 Dec 2014 73,999 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 69,651 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 66,429 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 63,281 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 60,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 60,860 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 60,842 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 BRX is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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