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SE05 UXL

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,242 mi
Last recorded140,242 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE05 UXL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2020 140,242 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced at sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced along full length of sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front corroded around base of damping tube

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

Nearside Rear brake drum back plate holed and corroded

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect possibly porous through corrosion. (5.3.2 (b))

transmission vacumm lines corroded and broken across front axle

Pass 15 Jul 2019 135,924 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2019 135,924 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 130,873 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES IN POOR CONDITION (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 125,738 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 121,666 miles

Objects positioned to left and centre of windscreen

Offside front seat belt webbing frayed slightly

Pass 27 Jul 2015 116,661 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 116,661 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Wiper linkage worn

Pass 22 Aug 2014 112,468 miles

Engine sump corroded

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 105,551 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 105,551 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust bracket broken at centre , but exhaust still adequately supported .

Pass 10 Aug 2012 100,415 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 95,536 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 81,409 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 64,159 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 49,032 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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SE05 UXL is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SE05 UXL, 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 SE05 UXL registered?

SE05 UXL is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 August 2005.

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