MOT Status
ValidMileage
102,105 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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slight play in prop shaft UJ's
Both front swivel hubs corroded
Both front wipers smearing on the screen
Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust fouling on tow bar bracket.
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes to the axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes to the axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Slight corrosion to front brake discs.
Under side of the body corroded at various points
Unser sealer all round
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Both front swivel hubs corroded
Both front wipers smearing on the screen
Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust fouling on tow bar bracket.
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes to the axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes to the axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Slight corrosion to front brake discs.
Under side of the body corroded at various points
Unser sealer all round
both headlight lenses cloudy
slight play in prop shaft UJ's
Under-sealer all around
Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Headlamp mounting panel corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front swivel housing slight weep . very slight play in bottom king pin
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s/f inner brake surface corroded.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
o/s/f axle ball oil seal laeking oil but not contaminating brake disc
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SW05 XPE is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 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 SW05 XPE, 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 XPE registered?
SW05 XPE is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 June 2005.
Is SW05 XPE safe to buy?
The MOT history for SW05 XPE shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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