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AO05 HYV

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

126,450 mi
Last recorded126,450 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 HYV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 126,450 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Also covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 122,808 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2024 122,796 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 117,522 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both x2 (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 117,512 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust fumes entering cabin tail pipe missing of box (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both x2 (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 114,071 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 112,497 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 112,485 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission swivel housing and possible broken bearing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 111,741 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

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

both front swivel hub seals leaking. water in hub assembly

slight wear nearside front swivel hub bearings

Fail 27 Nov 2020 111,739 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction rear lambda sensor wiring disconnected (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

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

both front swivel hub seals leaking. water in hub assembly

slight wear nearside front swivel hub bearings

Pass 6 May 2019 109,498 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 108,827 miles

Offside Front Inner swivel joint seal; sweat

no plate lamp lense missing

Fail 20 Feb 2018 108,826 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s slow (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Inner swivel joint seal; sweat

no plate lamp lense missing

Pass 16 Jan 2017 105,541 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 105,541 miles

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 20 May 2015 101,573 miles

Sill covers fitted obscuring some areas

Fail 19 May 2015 26,355 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Sill covers fitted obscuring some areas

Pass 12 Dec 2013 97,065 miles

Offside front swivel slight oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Dec 2013 97,065 miles

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

Offside front swivel slight oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 80,973 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Dec 2012 80,973 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2011 60,721 miles

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

extensive oil leak o/s/f swivel hub

Fail 16 Dec 2011 20,453 miles

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

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

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

extensive oil leak o/s/f swivel hub

Pass 20 Dec 2010 45,355 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 33,513 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 29,797 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 29,797 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 25,399 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 HYV is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 AO05 HYV, 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 HYV is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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