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DA05 HJE

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

121,685 mi
Last recorded121,685 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 121,685 miles

Offside Front small stone chip on windscreen

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

Underbody components cover in underseal

Pass 7 Jul 2025 116,627 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))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2025 116,625 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 111,191 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))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 111,107 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting OUTER SILL AND SILL TO FLOOR (6.2.2 (d) (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))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 106,222 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL TO FLOOR AND OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 106,218 miles

Exhaust system insecure MIDDLE PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL TO FLOOR AND OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 100,317 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 94,787 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 94,787 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 89,552 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 82,911 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 74,767 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2018 74,765 miles

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))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 64,236 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 54,580 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2015 46,298 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 43,454 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 41,805 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 8 Jun 2013 41,805 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 37,361 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

brake pedal rubber wearing

Fail 2 Jun 2012 37,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Spare tyre defective

brake pedal rubber wearing

Pass 9 Jun 2011 33,368 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2010 29,197 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracked/perished

screw in off side rear tyre

Pass 28 May 2009 24,909 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 24,907 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 18,656 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 18,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 HJE is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 HJE, 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 HJE registered?

DA05 HJE is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 11 June 2005.

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