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SP05 XLN

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

84,388 mi
Last recorded84,388 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 XLN
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2021 84,388 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both side front fog lights not working

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Central Gearbox mounting defective ()

Corrosion underneath body

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Both side (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine + Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side and not matching pair (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 84,098 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 83,792 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 83,565 miles

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

rear seat belts not checked

Pass 18 May 2017 83,015 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 83,015 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 82,306 miles

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

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

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

rear seat belts not checked

Pass 30 Mar 2015 80,434 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 74,634 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2014 74,634 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 68,496 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 62,100 miles

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

front number plate partly damaged

Pass 19 Apr 2011 54,718 miles

near side horn push not working

Fail 7 Apr 2010 49,605 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 49,605 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 36,964 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 23,511 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 XLN is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SP05 XLN, 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 SP05 XLN registered?

SP05 XLN is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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