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AK05 PUJ

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

104,156 mi
Last recorded104,156 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 PUJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 104,156 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Undersealed

Fail 9 Feb 2026 104,001 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

front headlamps slightly clouded

fuel lines corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2025 97,373 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears and rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

front coil springs corroded

front headlamps slightly clouded

Fail 17 Feb 2025 97,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears and rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

front coil springs corroded

front headlamps slightly clouded

Pass 9 Feb 2024 89,352 miles

front headlamps slightly clouded

Pass 20 Feb 2023 85,047 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 85,047 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2022 82,967 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively pads getting low (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 79,456 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 79,372 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

advise corrosion to rest of chassis

Pass 3 Jun 2020 75,609 miles

advise corrosion to offside and near side rear chassis mounts

advise corrosion to offside and near side top inner wheel arches

advise offside centre main fuel line corrosion

Pass 15 Apr 2019 69,919 miles

advise corrosion to both front inner wings

advise offside and nearside rear trailing arm bushes splitting

Pass 18 Apr 2018 64,614 miles

Gearbox mounting defective splitting ()

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise both front shockers corroding heavy advise rp

advise corrosion to rear brake pipes

advise nearside rear tyre 2.78mm

advise offside and nearside front lower shocker bushes flexing heavy

advise offside front tyre 2.78 mm/205/70/15

advise offside rear tyre has cut but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 20 Apr 2017 59,465 miles

advise engine management light on

advise offside and nearside rear trailing arm bushes splitting

Fail 10 Apr 2017 59,358 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

advise engine management light on

advise front brake pads low

advise offside and nearside rear trailing arm bushes splitting

Pass 15 Apr 2016 54,200 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 49,020 miles

advise corrosion to chassis rails,

advise corrosion to under body

Pass 11 Apr 2014 45,007 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 40,017 miles

nearside front tyre wear

Pass 23 Apr 2012 35,334 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 35,257 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

advise swiel joint seal leaking

Pass 21 Apr 2011 29,870 miles

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

advise swivel joint seal leaking

Fail 18 Apr 2011 29,833 miles

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

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

advise swivel joint seal leaking

Pass 12 Apr 2010 23,045 miles

advise condition of rear exhaust box borderline

Pass 17 Apr 2009 16,157 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 9,807 miles

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

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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AK05 PUJ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 AK05 PUJ, 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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AK05 PUJ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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