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VX05 ZJO

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

121,120 mi
Last recorded121,120 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 ZJO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 121,120 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 120,491 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 114,057 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 103,811 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 28 Oct 2015 91,475 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 78,393 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 76,501 miles

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

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

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

en gine management light on

o/s wiper blade split

o/s/f tyre aged/cracking

rear silencer corroded

slight leak from o/s/f hub seal

Pass 10 Sep 2013 68,514 miles

engine lamp on

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exessive amounts of grease around rear of front hubs

headlamp cracked osf

Fail 3 Sep 2013 68,446 miles

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

engine lamp on

exessive amounts of grease around rear of front hubs

headlamp cracked osf

Pass 13 Aug 2012 61,729 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust back box limited life

fluid leaking from behind osf wheel area suspect king pin seal

rear tyres perrished slightly nail in osr

Pass 23 Aug 2011 55,065 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/f blade split but not affecting vision

Pass 23 Aug 2010 46,897 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 40,409 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 32,644 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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VX05 ZJO is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VX05 ZJO, 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 VX05 ZJO registered?

VX05 ZJO is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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