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SA05 VXK

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

151,017 mi
Last recorded151,017 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA05 VXK
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 151,017 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 148,386 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2021 148,386 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 144,188 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre bush in trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear section of body corroded.

Fail 31 Dec 2019 144,106 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 59% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear section of body corroded.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre bush in trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2018 127,266 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 115,374 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 102,885 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 90,267 miles

surface rust to underbody

underbody covers fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2015 76,558 miles

front brake pad linings low

Fail 2 Jan 2015 76,558 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake pad linings low

Pass 16 Jan 2014 65,018 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 55,683 miles

rear brake application uneven

Pass 10 Jan 2012 46,172 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 35,136 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 23,072 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 19,366 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 19,341 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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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SA05 VXK is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SA05 VXK, 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 SA05 VXK registered?

SA05 VXK is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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