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DE05 HWN

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

140,109 mi
Last recorded140,109 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 140,109 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 140,108 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 135,055 miles

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 128,356 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 128,342 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective ** Affecting beam pattern/image ** (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Prop shaft likely to become detached ** Transfer box mounting broken/insecure ** (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 121,515 miles

Central Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 121,295 miles

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 116,948 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 116,948 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 85,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 94,403 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 91,872 miles

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Nearside front tyre worn

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 7 May 2016 84,195 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 May 2015 77,950 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 May 2015 77,950 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 May 2014 71,707 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 63,536 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 56,583 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 48,326 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 May 2011 48,326 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 40,609 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 27,810 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

oil leak from both front axle swivel hubs

Pass 17 May 2008 24,668 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 24,499 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside front tyre worn on the outside to 2mm

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

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 HWN is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 HWN, 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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DE05 HWN is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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