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RJ05 WHH

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

135,648 mi
Last recorded135,648 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 WHH
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2022 135,648 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust blow at front pipe and rear silencer (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play wheel bearing/king pins (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside 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 Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis holed near body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play wheel bearing/ king pins (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill holed (seat belt and body mount) (7.1.1 (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))

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

Rear Floor excessively deteriorated boot floor holed (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Front Coolant leak coolant housing behind water pump ()

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 126,295 miles

middle & rear exhaust blowing

n/s & o/s outer sills plastic covers

no warning lights on dash time of test

Fail 8 Dec 2021 126,202 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened inner sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

middle & rear exhaust blowing

n/s & o/s outer sills plastic covers

no warning lights on dash time of test

Pass 15 Dec 2020 116,258 miles

n/s & o/s outer sills plastic covers

no warning lights on dash time of test

Pass 19 Jul 2019 114,583 miles

o/s/f bottom joint slight play

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

no warning lights on dash time of test

Fail 19 Jul 2019 114,583 miles

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

no warning lights on dash time of test

o/s/f bottom joint slight play

Pass 18 Jul 2018 113,047 miles

n/s & o/s inner sills corrosion starting

n/s & o/s outer sills plastic covers

no warning lights on dash time test

Pass 14 Jul 2017 104,027 miles

n/s & o/s outer sills plastic covers

under floor slight corrosion starting

Pass 14 Jul 2016 90,287 miles

Nearside Front disc pitted slightly

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front disc pitted slightly

Fail 14 Jul 2016 90,287 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front disc pitted slightly

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front disc pitted slightly

Pass 15 Jul 2015 77,827 miles

nearside rear and off side rear tyres slight cracking

Pass 21 Jul 2014 76,700 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 75,199 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 66,127 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 56,529 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 52,408 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 46,408 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 42,917 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 32,936 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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RJ05 WHH is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RJ05 WHH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RJ05 WHH registered?

RJ05 WHH is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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