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SW05 PFV

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,353 mi
Last recorded57,353 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 PFV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 May 2023 57,353 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 57,223 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

outer sill covers fitted limiting inspection

weld repairs and underside heavily undersealed

Fail 24 Mar 2022 57,219 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Direction indicator not working both sides (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

outer sill covers fitted limiting inspection

weld repairs and underside heavily undersealed

Fail 26 Nov 2021 57,212 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sills at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sills at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

outer sill covers fitted limiting inspection

Pass 16 Nov 2020 56,274 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to fuel pipes but not excessive

outer sill covers fitted limiting inspection

Pass 23 May 2019 53,959 miles

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

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

outer sill covers fitted limiting inspection

rear seats folded away limiting inspection

Pass 31 May 2018 52,322 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 52,322 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner rear arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Mar 2018 52,246 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure ABS (1.9.2a)

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

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

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

front axel vacuum pipes corroded and split

front tyres wearing low

fuel pipes corroded

nearside rear shock absorber weak

Pass 3 Apr 2017 42,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front brake discs worn and corroded

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 5 Apr 2016 39,521 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 37,046 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

o/s/f tracta joint seal has slight leak ;

Pass 9 Apr 2014 34,743 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 32,184 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 29,414 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 26,731 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 23,265 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 23,265 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 19,424 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 15,617 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 15,617 miles

Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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SW05 PFV is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SW05 PFV, 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 SW05 PFV registered?

SW05 PFV is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 20 March 2005.

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