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ST05 DVH

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,200 mi
Last recorded108,200 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 DVH
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 108,200 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front inner valances corroded

both inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2021 101,202 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 95,426 miles

Sills corroded

chassis corroded

Pass 16 May 2019 91,904 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 85,902 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 79,722 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 76,464 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear floor holed

fuel pipes corroded

oil leaks

rear seats removed

Fail 26 Apr 2016 76,464 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Rear floor holed

fuel pipes corroded

oil leaks

rear seats removed

Pass 20 Apr 2015 69,616 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

sump corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2015 69,614 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

sump corroded

Pass 8 May 2014 60,006 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2014 60,006 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2013 51,955 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 51,945 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 44,527 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 44,527 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 35,450 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 24,299 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 24,299 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 18,612 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 13,061 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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ST05 DVH is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ST05 DVH, 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 ST05 DVH registered?

ST05 DVH is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 13 June 2005.

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