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PL05 EKP

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,403 mi
Last recorded134,403 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 134,403 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 134,402 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2016 131,489 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 129,955 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 119,458 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Jun 2013 106,815 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

o/side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Jun 2012 87,396 miles

tyre pressures low

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)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

back box corroded

n/s/f swivel joint has residue of grease

rear axle noisey when wheels span

Fail 30 Jun 2012 87,396 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

back box corroded

n/s/f swivel joint has residue of grease

rear axle noisey when wheels span

tyre pressures low

Pass 7 Jun 2011 71,130 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jun 2010 51,428 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 51,336 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 36,004 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2009 36,004 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 22,378 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 EKP is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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