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WV05 CNZ

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Beige Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

191,967 mi
Last recorded191,967 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 CNZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2025 191,967 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements broken delaminated (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal on metal disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front passenger door tight to open . functions as it should at time of test

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 189,505 miles

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

General corrosion to all underside

Pass 23 Feb 2023 186,059 miles

Front inner arches corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

all underside corroded

boot floor corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2022 180,428 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear gearbox seal leaking

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

front inner arches corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2021 176,485 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

general corrosion to all underside

Fail 24 Feb 2021 176,485 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust system corroded

general corrosion to all underside

Pass 18 Feb 2020 173,457 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 164,981 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear - along axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 159,528 miles

Oil leak ()

boot floor and rear inner sills corroded

slight steering leak from steering box

Pass 22 Feb 2017 149,980 miles

rear floor and chassis corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2017 149,980 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

rear floor and chassis corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2016 141,109 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 134,730 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 130,327 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2014 130,327 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 125,928 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2013 125,894 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 115,538 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 93,666 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 73,864 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)

Fail 23 Feb 2010 73,864 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 41,029 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2008 22,400 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 22,400 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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WV05 CNZ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Beige with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 WV05 CNZ, 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 WV05 CNZ registered?

WV05 CNZ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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