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WK05 SZW

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,369 mi
Last recorded82,369 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK05 SZW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 82,369 miles

steel brake pipes corroding

Fail 21 Sep 2023 82,328 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Flexi to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Flexi to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 5 Oct 2022 78,561 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 78,559 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 75,683 miles

Engine oil low

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2021 75,682 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Engine oil low

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 71,093 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear axel (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 66,324 miles

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

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

Offside Front axle oil seal leaking

Pass 17 Oct 2018 65,181 miles

Offside Front half shaft/axle leaking and slight play

Pass 22 Sep 2017 60,982 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 57,998 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 52,806 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 52,806 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 46,396 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 41,581 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 37,448 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 37,178 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear valve stems perished

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 16 Sep 2010 26,685 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 21,881 miles

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

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

both front steering swivels pitting

Pass 3 Dec 2008 15,820 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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WK05 SZW is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WK05 SZW, 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 WK05 SZW registered?

WK05 SZW is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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