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DG05 RKY

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

93,431 mi
Last recorded93,431 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 RKY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 93,431 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 92,557 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 81,709 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 81,709 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 79,562 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 75,740 miles

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded by tank ()

Fail 5 Mar 2021 75,740 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded by tank ()

Pass 28 Feb 2020 71,914 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 68,889 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

brake pedal rubber wearing

central fuel lines corroded

centre and rear exhaust corroded

general underside corrosion including suspension components

unable to check rear seatbelts due to seats being down and rear full

Fail 27 Feb 2019 68,721 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

brake pedal rubber wearing

central fuel lines corroded

centre and rear exhaust corroded

engine oil level low

general underside corrosion including suspension components

unable to check rear seatbelts due to seats being down and rear full

Pass 12 Mar 2018 63,189 miles

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

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

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

all underside and components corroded

engine management light on

n/s/r bumper damaged

o/s/f seatbelt slow to return

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Mar 2018 63,189 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

all underside and components corroded

engine management light on

n/s/r bumper damaged

o/s/f seatbelt slow to return

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2017 58,764 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine management light on

n/s/r bumper damaged

Pass 26 Feb 2016 52,762 miles

engine management light on

n/s/f tyre very low on outer edge

n/s/r bumper damaged

nail in o/s/f tyre tread

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

underside and suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2015 48,320 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light on

inner sills slightly corroded

n/s/f swivel leaking oil

n/s/f wiper blade starting to split

n/s/r bumper damaged

o/s/f swivel ball slight corrosion

Fail 25 Feb 2015 48,320 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light on

engine oil level low

inner sills slightly corroded

n/s/f swivel leaking oil

n/s/f wiper blade starting to split

n/s/r bumper damaged

o/s/f brake pads appear approx 70% worn

o/s/f swivel ball slight corrosion

Pass 28 Feb 2014 41,059 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine management light on

slight leak o/s/f suspension swivel

Pass 4 Mar 2013 34,954 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light on

rear exhaust outer skin in poor condition

Fail 4 Mar 2013 34,954 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front wiper blades in poor condition

engine management light on

rear exhaust outer skin in poor condition

Pass 10 Feb 2012 26,437 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 25,029 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 20,389 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 20,389 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 18,192 miles

all four tyres sidewalls perished

front nearside tyre on legal limit 2057015

wheel alignment requires checking

Pass 3 Mar 2008 14,554 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 RKY is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 DG05 RKY, 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 RKY is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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