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DA05 BJO

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

67,208 mi
Last recorded67,208 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 67,208 miles

Offside Front Half shaft has slight leak

Prop just touches chassis

Fail 17 Sep 2025 67,204 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure BED is missing 1x bolt + both spacers (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached REAR Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Half shaft has slight leak

Prop just touches chassis

Pass 3 Apr 2024 67,126 miles

EML on

Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

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

Fail 2 Apr 2024 67,126 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp position lamp (4.3.3 (b))

EML on

Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 66,282 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 66,275 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering component casing retaining devices dangerously loose hub pins (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2022 65,289 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned towing magnetic light fitted (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned towing magnetic light fitted (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned towing magnetic light fitted (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure attached with cable ties (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned towing magnetic light fitted (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2022 65,271 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced with side lights on (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced with side lights on (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Torsion bar fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 64,278 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear chassis corroding

Fail 7 Sep 2020 64,272 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear chassis corroding

Pass 2 Jun 2015 58,338 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 58,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 52,977 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 48,863 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

front and rear bumpers taped up to take sharp egdes away.

Fail 1 Jul 2013 48,863 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 26 Jun 2012 44,754 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 40,420 miles

damage to front bumper

Fail 4 Jul 2011 40,416 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

damage to front bumper

Pass 21 Jun 2010 34,502 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 34,502 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 26,474 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 17,165 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 BJO is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 BJO, 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 BJO is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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