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PN05 ZFL

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,660 mi
Last recorded102,660 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN05 ZFL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2022 102,660 miles

corrosion under car various and weak areas

n/s/f wheel bearing noisy

Fail 4 Aug 2022 102,629 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

corrosion under car various and weak areas

n/s/f wheel bearing noisy

Pass 29 Sep 2021 100,777 miles

a lot of corrosion under car various

both front swivel housing seals weeping

fluctuation on both rear brakes

play in o/s/f swivel pin

slight bend in n/s/f suspension arm

Fail 23 Sep 2021 100,751 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill/body mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

a lot of corrosion under car various

both front swivel housing seals weeping

fluctuation on both rear brakes

play in o/s/f swivel pin

slight bend in n/s/f suspension arm

Pass 18 Sep 2020 99,666 miles

Front Both front hub oil seals

Steering damper bushes worn.

Fail 9 Sep 2020 99,610 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe in clips (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe across rear axel (1.1.11 (c))

Front Both front hub oil seals

Steering damper bushes worn.

Pass 7 Jun 2019 95,702 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear pipe near fuel tank ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Hub oil seal

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt At drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2018 90,859 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 87,660 miles

exhaust system slightly corroded

sills have plastic trim covers

Pass 30 May 2016 85,744 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint swivel joint lower n/side (2.5.B.2a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 83,632 miles

All tyres perishing

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

Pass 10 May 2014 81,190 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2013 77,951 miles

Slight play in nearside front swivel bearings

Pass 4 May 2012 74,213 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 74,213 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 73,464 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 64,451 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 60,800 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 59,361 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 510,857 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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PN05 ZFL is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZFL, 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 ZFL registered?

PN05 ZFL is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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