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S121 COW

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

114,041 mi
Last recorded114,041 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS121 COW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 114,041 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing

Fail 26 Aug 2026 114,032 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing

Pass 27 Mar 2025 103,785 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing

Fail 25 Mar 2025 103,733 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing

Pass 5 Apr 2024 102,039 miles

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

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

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 4 Apr 2024 102,039 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 30 Mar 2023 95,630 miles

Nearside Rear brake back plate deteriorated

Offside Rear brake back plate deteriorated

Fail 29 Mar 2023 95,630 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear brake back plate deteriorated

Offside Rear brake back plate deteriorated

Pass 4 Apr 2022 87,543 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 85,239 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 78,682 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 78,679 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 73,461 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount under arch corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 69,612 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material heavy underseal (1.1.11 (c))

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 16 Oct 2017 66,814 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 66,810 miles

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2016 60,607 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 54,637 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 53,776 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 52,399 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 52,399 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 50,660 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 47,358 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 47,336 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 38,613 miles

exhaust hanger broken centre section.

front brake pads slightly worn.

Pass 12 Aug 2009 27,547 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 19,530 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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S121 COW is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 S121 COW, 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 S121 COW registered?

S121 COW is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 13 August 2005.

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