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DB05 MAX

2010 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

72,219 mi
Last recorded72,219 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Suzuki Jimny43,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB05 MAX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 72,219 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 71,188 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 69,996 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 69,996 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect refitted bulb correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 68,335 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 66,823 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 62,186 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 49,180 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 38,280 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front transverse pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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 1 Apr 2017 26,524 miles

Engine oil sump corroded

Front Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bushes starting to perish (2.4.G.2)

Fuel flap missing

Handbrake difficult to apply indicating poor adjustment

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive At mounting point for steering box (2.2.C.1h)

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bushes starting to perish (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both sides at chassis to body mounting point in front of rear wheels. (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both sides chassis rails (6.1.A.1)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 26,523 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Engine oil sump corroded

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bushes starting to perish (2.4.G.2)

Fuel flap missing

Handbrake difficult to apply indicating poor adjustment

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive At mounting point for steering box (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front fog lamp insecure

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bushes starting to perish (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both sides at chassis to body mounting point in front of rear wheels. (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both sides chassis rails (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 25,530 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 22,405 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 19,504 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 14,738 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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DB05 MAX is a 2010 Suzuki Jimny in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2010 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 43,711 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 DB05 MAX, 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 16 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DB05 MAX registered?

DB05 MAX is a 2010 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 23 November 2010.

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