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DA05 HJC

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Beige Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

72,970 mi
Last recorded72,970 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 HJC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 72,970 miles

Boot floor corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Axle end (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Axle end (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 72,020 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

all underside coated in wax oyl

Pass 6 Nov 2023 70,061 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 69,231 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 67,965 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 65,424 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 63,878 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 61,913 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 56,690 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 56,690 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 53,627 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 53,627 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 49,164 miles

o/s and n/s/r tyres starting to crack in tread

Pass 28 Jan 2015 49,056 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 48,189 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 46,282 miles

brakes decelerometer checked, brake linings to be checked

drum brakes on the rear, brakes to be checked

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2012 40,660 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust deteriorating at rear/back-box & heat shield

Pass 4 Feb 2011 34,632 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wiper blades deteriorating(split at ends)

n/s front tyre worn/scrubbed on outer side wall & worn on outer shoulder

Pass 20 Jan 2010 23,814 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s/front tyre slightly scrubbed off on outer side wall

Pass 19 Jan 2009 12,503 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 7,367 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 HJC is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Beige with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 DA05 HJC, 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 DA05 HJC registered?

DA05 HJC is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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