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PX05 PXP

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

160,568 mi
Last recorded160,568 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX05 PXP
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 160,568 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2020 160,566 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 152,938 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2019 152,938 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 138,778 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 125,382 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 106,485 miles

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

exhaust back box hitting chassis due to poor fitment

unable to access rear seat belts due to amount of personal possessions in back body

Fail 20 Feb 2016 106,485 miles

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

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

exhaust back box hitting chassis due to poor fitment

unable to access rear seat belts due to amount of personal possessions in back body

Pass 18 Mar 2015 79,108 miles

Nearside Front Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 51,069 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 23,255 miles

nsf tyre outside edge feathering

Fail 12 Mar 2013 23,255 miles

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

nsf tyre outside edge feathering

Pass 6 Feb 2012 17,456 miles

possibly front wheel balance

rear silencer deteriorated

tractor joints wet/dirty

Pass 7 Feb 2011 13,225 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 11,470 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 11,470 miles

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 23 Feb 2009 9,791 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 8,196 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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PX05 PXP is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PX05 PXP, 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 PX05 PXP registered?

PX05 PXP is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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