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AO05 KTD

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,543 mi
Last recorded69,543 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 KTD
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 69,543 miles

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

Offside Front hub swivel seal leaking

Pass 24 Aug 2024 68,890 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 67,925 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Rear exhaust box outer skin rusting

play in offside front swivel joint/leak from seal

Pass 23 Aug 2022 67,588 miles

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

Offside Front axle swivel hub seal seeping

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin rusting

Pass 24 Aug 2021 66,735 miles

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin rusting

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 24 Aug 2021 66,735 miles

Rear exhaust box outer skin rusting

Rear wiper blade split

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 65,951 miles

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

Offside Front fog lamp damaged

slight play offside front swivel joint

Pass 31 May 2019 65,217 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 64,699 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 62,872 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 61,899 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin rusting.

Pass 13 Mar 2015 60,577 miles

Exhaust corroded

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Plastic sills fitted

Fail 12 Mar 2015 60,574 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

All tyres perished

Exhaust corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Plastic sills fitted

Pass 2 May 2014 59,093 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 56,653 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2013 56,652 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 68,803 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 50,936 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 49,331 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 48,161 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 47,146 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 KTD 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 85.7%.

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 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 KTD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO05 KTD registered?

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

Is AO05 KTD safe to buy?

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