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PN05 XLY

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

59,096 mi
Last recorded59,096 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN05 XLY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2020 59,096 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 59,095 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 56,095 miles

Corrosion under vehicle

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 56,092 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion under vehicle

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 54,571 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 53,057 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 50,875 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 47,463 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2015 47,463 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 45,567 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2014 45,567 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2013 44,235 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 42,094 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 42,075 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 40,147 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 36,987 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 30,849 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 24,360 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 24,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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PN05 XLY is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PN05 XLY, 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 PN05 XLY registered?

PN05 XLY is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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