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SL05 MWZ

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,510 mi
Last recorded135,510 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 135,510 miles

offside front metal part of flexible hose at metal pipe fitting has corrosion

Fail 20 Aug 2018 135,508 miles

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

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam and leaking oil to excess, both sides (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside front metal part of flexible hose at metal pipe fitting has corrosion

Pass 17 Aug 2017 130,157 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 130,157 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 124,471 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 124,471 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play hub swivel (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 118,099 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 118,099 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 111,241 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 111,238 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 107,787 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 107,784 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 96,049 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jun 2012 96,049 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2011 86,700 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 86,696 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 74,231 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 74,231 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 61,483 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2009 61,238 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 45,674 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 45,673 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 MWZ 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 50%.

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 MWZ, 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 MWZ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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