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SP05 WZA

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Beige Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

104,504 mi
Last recorded104,504 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 WZA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2024 104,504 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 nsf osf (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 101,601 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 101,597 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/body mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/body mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill centre (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/body mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 97,737 miles

Both front inner wings corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2020 97,734 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

Both front inner wings corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2019 94,552 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2019 94,552 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2018 89,628 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 19 Dec 2018 89,626 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 85,689 miles

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

crack in windscreen not affecting drivers view

Fail 20 Dec 2017 85,687 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

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

crack in windscreen not affecting drivers view

Pass 4 May 2017 83,572 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

crack in windscreen zone a

fuel pipes slightly corroded

o/s/r tyre tread cracking

Pass 2 Sep 2016 82,766 miles

slight noise differential power steering pipes corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2016 82,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

slight noise differential power steering pipes corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2015 81,132 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 81,132 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 79,301 miles

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

windsreen damage

Fail 5 Sep 2014 79,289 miles

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

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

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

n/s front wheel binding

windsreen damage

Pass 5 Jul 2013 76,656 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 75,684 miles

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

near side door mirror missing

Fail 12 Jul 2012 75,684 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

near side door mirror missing

Pass 19 Jul 2011 65,526 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 14 Jul 2011 65,506 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 17 Jun 2010 55,470 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both front drive spheres leaking but not on brakes

Fail 17 Jun 2010 55,470 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both front drive spheres leaking but not on brakes

slight imbalance front brakes

Pass 24 Jul 2009 46,695 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2008 32,894 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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SP05 WZA is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Beige with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 SP05 WZA, 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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SP05 WZA is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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