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YE05 KXD

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

75,892 mi
Last recorded75,892 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE05 KXD
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 75,892 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 75,892 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s inner sill under vehicle holed and corroded to excess (7.1.1 (a) (i))

slight play o/s front lower swivel pin

Fail 25 Nov 2020 75,892 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s inner sill under vehicle holed and corroded to excess (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s inner sill under vehicle holed and corroded to excess (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake damaged to the extent that braking performance is affected o/s and n/s rear brake back plates holed and corroded to excess (1.1.21 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

slight play o/s front lower swivel pin

Pass 17 Jun 2019 71,485 miles

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 14 Jun 2019 71,485 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o/s and n/s inner sills under vehicle at rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 68,932 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 68,932 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2017 62,470 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 59,636 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 59,635 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 56,439 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 48,111 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 416,078 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 41,607 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 35,927 miles

OSF king pin seal leaking

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

Pass 6 May 2011 32,047 miles

slight play in offside front king pin/steering joint

Pass 18 May 2010 27,979 miles

nearside front brake slight bind

Pass 18 May 2009 22,783 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2008 14,915 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 KXD is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KXD, 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 KXD registered?

YE05 KXD is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 19 May 2005.

Is YE05 KXD safe to buy?

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