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PY05 JFO

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,207 mi
Last recorded113,207 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY05 JFO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2023 113,207 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 105,753 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 105,753 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 103,656 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 99,937 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive back plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive back plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 99,771 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lens smashed (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount on chassis holed at back of wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive back plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive back plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 90,166 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all axle (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Nov 2018 90,123 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all axle (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

both front swivel housings leaking oil

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2017 84,207 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 84,206 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 84,153 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings at rear wheel arch area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings at rear wheel arch area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front panel bellow head lights badly corroded

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 83,200 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis rail rusty (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front axle ball rusty and leaking grease/oil

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis rail rusty (6.1.B.2)

all brake pipes covered in underseal

sills have covers fitted

underside of car heavily undersealed

Fail 7 Sep 2016 83,189 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis rail rusty (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front axle ball rusty and leaking grease/oil

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis rail rusty (6.1.B.2)

all brake pipes covered in underseal

sills have covers fitted

underside of car heavily undersealed

Pass 7 Sep 2015 81,428 miles

vehicle fully undersealed

Fail 4 Sep 2015 81,428 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x4 pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened nearside & offside (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 78,283 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2013 71,688 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 12 Aug 2013 71,688 miles

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

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

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 21 Aug 2012 66,050 miles

Centre exhaust hangar fractured

Slight corrosion to all rear brake pipes

Fail 20 Aug 2011 57,691 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 57,691 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 46,437 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 35,422 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2009 35,422 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 23,072 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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PY05 JFO is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PY05 JFO, 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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PY05 JFO is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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