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SX05 AWF

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

118,783 mi
Last recorded118,783 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX05 AWF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 118,783 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm slight play (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced varies places (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 115,261 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 115,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Fail 17 Aug 2017 113,453 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 106,516 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear tow bar electrics not fitted at time of test .

Fail 3 Oct 2016 106,452 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear towbar electrics missing

Pass 12 Oct 2015 92,246 miles

Both front steering swivels badly corroded

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

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

Offside Front Brake binding slightly

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal Steering box (2.3.3b)

Rear no plate partially obscured by tow bar

Sill covers fitted obscuring some areas

Fail 9 Oct 2015 92,246 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill within 30cm of seatbelt mounting (5.2.6)

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

Both front steering swivels badly corroded

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

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

Offside Front Brake binding slightly

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal Steering box (2.3.3b)

Rear no plate partially obscured by tow bar

Sill covers fitted obscuring some areas

Pass 10 Oct 2014 75,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 9 Oct 2014 75,562 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 64,904 miles

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

stub axel corroded / oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2013 64,901 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

stub axel corroded / oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2012 60,701 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s stub axel corroded / rear exhaust / n/s/r tyre soft

Fail 14 Sep 2012 60,699 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s and n/s stub axel corroded / rear exhaust / n/s/r tyre soft

center diff mounting broken

Pass 13 Jul 2012 59,808 miles

stub axels corroded / ehauast / oil leak / n/s washer jet

Fail 12 Jul 2012 59,806 miles

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

registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

stub axels corroded / ehauast / oil leak / n/s washer jet

Pass 14 Sep 2011 56,091 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 49,992 miles

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

o/s/f and n/s/f stubs corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2009 44,674 miles

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

front stubs corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2008 39,029 miles

n/s/f stub axle corroded,o/s/f stub axle seal leaking,front brake hose ferrule corroded,rear exhaust deteriorated,n/s/f tyre low tread,n/s/f brake pipe corroded,

Fail 9 Sep 2008 39,029 miles

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

n/s/f stub axle corroded,o/s/f stub axle seal leaking,front brake hose ferrule corroded,rear exhaust deteriorated,n/s/f tyre low tread,n/s/f brake pipe corroded,

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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SX05 AWF is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SX05 AWF, 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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SX05 AWF is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 August 2005.

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