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ST05 GKG

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

68,154 mi
Last recorded68,154 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 GKG
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2019 68,154 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle underside has new coating of underbody protection applied including to all rigid brake pipes

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack at bottom of screen only with view to bonnet (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 65,809 miles

Both front swivel hubs slightly pitted.

Exhaust system corroded.

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall slightly perished.

Nearside wiper torn but still clearing screen.

Fail 5 Dec 2017 65,809 miles

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

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

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

Both front swivel hubs slightly pitted.

Exhaust system corroded.

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall slightly perished.

Nearside wiper torn but still clearing screen.

Pass 25 Oct 2016 57,069 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded NS to OSR metal brake pipe various places (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear 1 of 2 mountings broken but still secure

fuel pipe rusty

power steering pipes rusty

Fail 24 Oct 2016 57,069 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

registration plate obscured by towball (6.3.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded NS to OSR metal brake pipe various places (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear 1 of 2 mountings broken but still secure

coil spring corroded BSF (2.4.C.1b)

fuel pipe rusty

power steering pipes rusty

Pass 2 Nov 2015 44,144 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 25,060 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

both front swivel hubs corroded.

centre and rear exhaust system getting rusty.

four wheel drive vacuum pipes corroded.

offside front and both rear tyres perished.

Pass 6 May 2013 22,090 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 20,515 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 17,827 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2011 17,775 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 14,649 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 9 Apr 2009 11,788 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 9,475 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 GKG is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 ST05 GKG, 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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ST05 GKG is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 23 April 2005.

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