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AB05 MUD

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,337 mi
Last recorded126,337 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB05 MUD
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2025 126,337 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2025 126,337 miles

Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 123,745 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 119,341 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 119,300 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated boot floor corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 114,518 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 5 Nov 2019 114,511 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 8 Nov 2018 107,841 miles

fuel pipes corroded

steering damper gaiter split

Fail 5 Nov 2018 107,839 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

steering damper gaiter split

Pass 3 Oct 2017 102,658 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2017 102,658 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Cross Axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Cross Axle To Brake Hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 28,621 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Both ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 91,915 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)

engine management light illuminated indicating a fault

Fail 12 Feb 2015 91,915 miles

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

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

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

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)

engine management light illuminated indicating a fault

Pass 17 Feb 2014 84,675 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 71,150 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 67,180 miles

o/s & n/s swivel hubs slight play in lower pin

Pass 28 Feb 2011 59,676 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin splitting

Pass 5 Mar 2010 52,053 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 37,579 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 33,412 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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AB05 MUD is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AB05 MUD, 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 AB05 MUD registered?

AB05 MUD is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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