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DS05 HKA

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,932 mi
Last recorded98,932 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 HKA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 98,932 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2026 98,932 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 98,509 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 97,771 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 92,522 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 92,522 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2020 85,779 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 85,777 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Offside rear sill. (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2019 79,066 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 68,054 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2015 63,031 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 60,069 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 60,069 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 58,593 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 57,203 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 55,713 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 54,441 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 52,783 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 45,785 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 45,785 miles

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

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

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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DS05 HKA is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DS05 HKA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DS05 HKA registered?

DS05 HKA is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is DS05 HKA safe to buy?

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