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WG05 STZ

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

66,656 mi
Last recorded66,656 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 STZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 66,656 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2020 66,656 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 66,641 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 65,399 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear back box hitting chassis

Fail 6 Jun 2019 65,399 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear back box hitting chassis

Pass 14 Jun 2018 62,531 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 59,862 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 55,979 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 51,934 miles

Rear brake application and release is slightly uneven

Fail 1 Jun 2015 51,934 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake application and release is slightly uneven

Pass 11 Jun 2014 48,708 miles

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

condition of rear exhaust system is slightly deteriorated

Fail 10 Jun 2014 48,708 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

condition of rear exhaust system is slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Jun 2013 44,762 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 44,762 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 38,575 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 38,478 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 31,979 miles

nearside front and nearside rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 22 Jun 2010 25,349 miles

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

surface rust to underside of vehicle.

Pass 16 Jun 2009 19,866 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 13,354 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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WG05 STZ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 STZ, 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 WG05 STZ registered?

WG05 STZ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 25 June 2005.

Is WG05 STZ safe to buy?

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