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DG05 OVJ

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

84,002 mi
Last recorded84,002 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 OVJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 84,002 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

advise sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Dec 2021 83,996 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

advise sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2020 83,501 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 72,278 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2019 72,278 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached Bottom bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust hanger snapped and heavily corroded

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Rear Wiper split

Pass 29 Mar 2018 64,014 miles

Mil warning is on

Fail 29 Mar 2018 64,014 miles

Mil warning is on

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 59,435 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 51,874 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 43,547 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 38,603 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 36,603 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 33,052 miles

n/s/f hub damp

rear silencer det

Pass 5 Jan 2011 28,878 miles

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

n/s/f hub pitted & damp

o/s/f hub pitted

Pass 4 Feb 2010 26,169 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 26,169 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 20,339 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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DG05 OVJ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DG05 OVJ, 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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DG05 OVJ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 26 March 2005.

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