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WG05 SUX

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

92,736 mi
Last recorded92,736 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 SUX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 92,736 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 92,627 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 86,609 miles

Engine mangement light is on

Fail 25 Aug 2017 89,605 miles

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

Engine Mangement light on

Fail 25 Aug 2017 89,605 miles

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

Engine Mangement light on

Pass 24 Aug 2016 85,041 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2016 85,041 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported near cataylic converter joint (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front hub seal has slight leak of grease

Pass 20 Aug 2015 79,241 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play sphere (2.5.A.3b)

eml on

slight leak from nearside outer sphere seal

slight under body corrosion

spare tyre cracking

Fail 20 Aug 2015 79,241 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play sphere (2.5.A.3b)

eml on

slight leak from nearside outer sphere seal

slight under body corrosion

spare tyre cracking

Pass 18 Aug 2014 72,110 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 67,843 miles

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

Underbody and pipes waxoyled

Pass 28 May 2012 64,529 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs are slightl corroded

offside front tyre perished between the treads

Pass 26 May 2011 56,170 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 47,785 miles

both rear tyres down to 2mm

Pass 22 Jun 2009 37,464 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 15 Jun 2009 37,151 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 28,056 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 SUX is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SUX, 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 SUX registered?

WG05 SUX is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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