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DA05 ASV

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

50,659 mi
Last recorded50,659 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 ASV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 50,659 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive inner hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush in front of axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2026 50,643 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner/ end of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive inner hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush in front of axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 45,328 miles

Offside Front Inner swivel seal damp

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2025 45,328 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner swivel seal damp

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2024 41,054 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corrosion

Pass 29 Jun 2023 35,228 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 20 Jun 2022 34,934 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 30 Jun 2021 34,694 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 34,674 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 34,142 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2020 34,142 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 33,288 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 32,599 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

vacuum pipe corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2018 32,599 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

vacuum pipe corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2017 31,376 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

vacuum pipes corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2016 28,923 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 28,923 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 25,926 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 23,015 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 19,473 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 19,445 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5) DANGEROUS

Fail 22 Jun 2012 17,493 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 17,493 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 14,682 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 10,612 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 6,333 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 3,639 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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DA05 ASV is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 DA05 ASV, 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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DA05 ASV is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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