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AO05 DZE

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

131,977 mi
Last recorded131,977 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 DZE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 131,977 miles

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 131,977 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) TRACK ROD END (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) FRONT (2.3 (a) (i))

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 111,142 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 96,252 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2021 86,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 69,392 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

prop shaft seal damaged

Fail 3 Jan 2018 69,392 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

prop shaft seal damaged

Pass 31 Dec 2016 62,284 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 52,422 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 44,963 miles

All four tryes perished

Underside corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2013 40,951 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Coolant leak

Offside swivel seal weeping

Fail 21 Mar 2012 36,303 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 36,303 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 27,567 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Mar 2010 22,315 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 17,138 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 11,397 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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AO05 DZE is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO05 DZE, 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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AO05 DZE is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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