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PL05 KFR

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

59,939 mi
Last recorded59,939 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 59,939 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 56,559 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 53,339 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 53,321 miles

Brake performance not tested brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured centre mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2021 49,980 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 9 Jun 2021 49,929 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear axle pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 47,033 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear axle pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

exhaust flange corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2019 44,212 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2018 40,576 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 18 Jun 2018 40,576 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 12 Jun 2017 37,312 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 37,312 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 34,386 miles

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

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

offside front tyre perished

Fail 1 Jun 2016 34,386 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre perished

Pass 2 Jun 2015 30,299 miles

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

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

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 25 Jun 2014 26,269 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2014 26,269 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 17,302 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 16,363 miles

rear silencer corroded slightly

Pass 7 Jan 2011 15,421 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jan 2010 12,257 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 8,609 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 KFR is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KFR, 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 PL05 KFR registered?

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

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