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DE05 FHW

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

59,573 mi
Last recorded59,573 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 FHW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 59,573 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Seat Belts And Mountings Not Checked

Pass 6 Mar 2025 57,257 miles

BRAKE PIPES FRONT TO REAR HAS BEEN HEAVILY COVERED IN WAX-OIL/UNDER-SEAL

FRONT TO REAR CHASSIS HAS BEEN HEAVILY COVERED IN WAX-OIL/UNDER-SEAL

Pass 26 Feb 2014 56,943 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Aug 2012
Fail 6 Mar 2012 55,770 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pipes corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system deteriorated

horn only works on l/hand button

o/s/f mirror slightly damaged

Pass 19 Nov 2010 44,537 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 44,537 miles

Nearside Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 29 Jul 2009 30,458 miles

Front brake discs corroded and pitted

Front brake pads worn low

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 30,458 miles

Front brake discs corroded and pitted

Front brake pads worn low

Pass 5 Apr 2008 16,984 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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DE05 FHW is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DE05 FHW, 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 DE05 FHW registered?

DE05 FHW is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is DE05 FHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE05 FHW shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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