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YE05 KXA

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

64,300 mi
Last recorded64,300 miles
Recorded on13 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE05 KXA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2015 64,300 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2014 54,434 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 54,015 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 54,002 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 48,343 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 48,343 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 44,891 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 41,696 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 41,696 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight oil leak from offside front hub

Pass 21 Jul 2009 37,534 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 37,358 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 23,920 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 23,910 miles

Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 18,483 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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YE05 KXA is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YE05 KXA, 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 YE05 KXA registered?

YE05 KXA is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 May 2005.

Is YE05 KXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE05 KXA shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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