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WG55 WEC

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,198 mi
Last recorded103,198 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 WEC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 103,198 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 103,198 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill riser (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 100,364 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 98,456 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 98,456 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body mounting fixings insecure on chassis at floor pan (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 96,417 miles

Nearside Front Corrosion around headlight front panel.

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 15 Dec 2020 96,417 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front panel. (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Centre body mount/inner sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Corrosion around headlight front panel.

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 2 Dec 2019 93,353 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 93,353 miles

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) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 89,186 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 89,183 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 86,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 86,299 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

registration plate obscured by tow bar (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 83,565 miles

Brake pipe going to the rear is slightly corroded

Fuel lines are corroded

Nearside Ball joint has slight play Rearmost (2.2.B.1f)

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear upper (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 83,522 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe going to the rear is slightly corroded

Fuel lines are corroded

Nearside Ball joint has slight play Rearmost (2.2.B.1f)

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear upper (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 80,579 miles

Fuel pipe slightly chafed corroded (7.2.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 76,309 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 72,184 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 66,569 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 61,823 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 55,277 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 45,715 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 45,715 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 33,407 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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WG55 WEC is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 WG55 WEC, 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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WG55 WEC is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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