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CW05 FRO

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

118,006 mi
Last recorded118,006 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW05 FRO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 118,006 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 102,440 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 86,867 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 72,615 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 52,040 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axile x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 51,956 miles

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission and offside front from hyb oil seales (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn and offside front in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axile x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 36,478 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 28,610 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 28,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 13,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axile x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 4,997 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking within tread

Nearside Rear tyre cracking within tread

Offside Front tyre cracking within tread

Offside Rear tyre cracking within tread

Pass 11 Oct 2016 4,944 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 4,461 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 4,175 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 3,857 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 3,465 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 2,956 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 1,806 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 1,993 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 1,455 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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CW05 FRO is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 CW05 FRO, 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 CW05 FRO registered?

CW05 FRO is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 2 June 2005.

Is CW05 FRO safe to buy?

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