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WL05 GDO

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,233 mi
Last recorded94,233 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL05 GDO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 94,233 miles

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 12 Sep 2023 90,719 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

general corrosion to the whole underside of vehicle

Pass 3 Nov 2022 88,276 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 88,237 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to reat (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Below headlamp (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 85,534 miles

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

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

small hole on inner/under sill o/s toward the rear of body

Pass 28 Oct 2020 82,576 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 82,576 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 79,161 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

under body corroded, including suspension components

Fail 26 Oct 2019 79,157 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

under body corroded, including suspension components

Pass 22 Jan 2019 77,729 miles

Offside Rear body holed by corrosion within 30cm of body mounting

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

Fail 22 Jan 2019 77,721 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear body holed by corrosion within 30cm of body mounting

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 74,763 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 70,693 miles

Both front axle swivel joints leaking slightly

Offside and nearside front headlamp panels holed and corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2016 67,592 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 65,019 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

dog cage fitted in rear, no seats present.

slight brake bind on offside front wheel

Pass 19 Jan 2015 65,019 miles

dog cage fitted in rear, no seats present.

slight brake bind on offside front wheel

Pass 20 Jan 2014 61,660 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 58,811 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 54,924 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 51,508 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 48,706 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 48,706 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

oil leak at o/s/f diff seal

Pass 25 Jun 2009 43,394 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 31,860 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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WL05 GDO is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WL05 GDO, 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 WL05 GDO registered?

WL05 GDO is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 23 July 2005.

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