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WG05 HAU

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,273 mi
Last recorded75,273 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 HAU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2018 75,273 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases corrosion - deterioration mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear inner - outer sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner - outer rear sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle reduced effort nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded underbody ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking - perrishing on side walls and between treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

nearside outer sill cover missing exposing fixings

offside rear brake efficiency appears to be reduced

oil leaks on transmission gearbox - transfer box

protective coating applied to underbody, chassis and underbody components restricting inspection

rust - corrosion on underbody,chassis and underbody components

some corrosion on front axle swivel joints

Pass 24 May 2017 73,051 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded underbody ()

corrosion on front axle swivel housing assemblies

corrosion on nearside rear steel brake pipe

corrosion on offside front to rear steel brake pipe

front tyres cracking - perrishing between treads

inspection of underbody steel brake pipes restricted by wax oil application

outer sill covers fitted restricting inspection of related body panels

rust - corrosion on underbody, chassis and underbody components

underbody - underbody components wax oiled restricting inspection

Fail 17 May 2017 73,007 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. binding nearside (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded underbody ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

corrosion and wear on front brake discs

corrosion on front axle swivel housing assemblies

corrosion on nearside rear steel brake pipe

corrosion on offside front to rear steel brake pipe

fluctuation on application of front brakes

front tyres cracking - perrishing between treads

inspection of underbody steel brake pipes restricted by wax oil application

nearside rear tyre worn close to 2mm wear bar indicators 1.6mm minimum legal tread depth

offside rear tyre cracking - perrishing badly worn close to 2mm wear bar indicators

outer sill covers fitted restricting inspection of related body panels

rust - corrosion on underbody, chassis and underbody components

underbody - underbody components wax oiled restricting inspection

Pass 24 May 2016 69,367 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded on braking face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded on braking face (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

corrosion on front axle swivel housing joints

corrosion on fuel pipes

nail in offside rear tyre

outer sill covers fitted resticting inspection of related body panels

rear tyres cracking/perrishing

rust/corrosion on underbody-chassis and underbody components

underbody-chassis and uderbody components wax oiled restricting inspection

uneven tread wear on rear tyres

wear on front brake pads

Fail 12 May 2016 69,239 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded on braking face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded on braking face (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

corrosion on front axle swivel housing joints

corrosion on fuel pipes

nail in offside rear tyre

outer sill covers fitted resticting inspection of related body panels

rear tyres cracking/perrishing

rust/corrosion on underbody-chassis and underbody components

underbody-chassis and uderbody components wax oiled restricting inspection

uneven tread wear on rear tyres

wear on front brake pads

Pass 12 Jun 2015 65,022 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 37,402 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 May 2013 56,967 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 50,698 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 44,163 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 37,658 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 30,225 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 30,118 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 24,063 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 24,063 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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WG05 HAU is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 WG05 HAU, 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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WG05 HAU is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 12 June 2005.

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