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SL05 KJZ

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

92,276 mi
Last recorded92,276 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 KJZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 92,276 miles

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))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 90,620 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 88,990 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal under vehicle sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

brake pipes covered in underseal

vehicle corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2019 88,990 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal under vehicle sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

brake pipes covered in underseal

vehicle corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2018 71,498 miles

surface corrosion on all suspension components

Fail 31 Jul 2018 71,498 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel pedal sinks to floor with little pressure (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested no pedal (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

surface corrosion on all suspension components

Pass 1 Aug 2017 67,620 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 67,620 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 57,484 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear badly corroded (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens cracked (1.4.A.2e)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all rear at axle (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

front sphere's corroded and pitted

fuel pipes badly corroded

fuel tank corroded at seam

inner sills and rear underside corroded

n/s/f sphere seal seeping

Fail 4 Jun 2016 57,484 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear badly corroded (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens cracked (1.4.A.2e)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all rear at axle (2.4.G.2)

both front sphere seals leaking (esp. n/s)

engine management light on

fuel pipes badly corroded

fuel tank corroded at seam

inner sills and rear underside corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2015 49,940 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

suspension pipes corroded at front axle

Fail 1 Apr 2015 49,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

offside front tyre starting to perish

suspension pipes corroded at front axle

Pass 31 Mar 2014 43,769 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

n/s front tyre slightly cracking in treads

o/s front tyre slightly cracking in treads

rear washer not working

Fail 31 Mar 2014 43,769 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres badly perished

n/s front tyre slightly cracking in treads

o/s front tyre slightly cracking in treads

rear washer not working

Pass 5 Mar 2013 37,010 miles

all brake pipes rusty

rear exhaust cover rusty

Pass 5 Aug 2012 34,513 miles

o/s/f wiper blade

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2012 34,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

o/s/f wiper blade

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2011 30,563 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 26,490 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 26,471 miles

Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 19,934 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 14,702 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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SL05 KJZ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SL05 KJZ, 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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SL05 KJZ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 12 March 2005.

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