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DS05 HKE

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,109 mi
Last recorded88,109 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 HKE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 88,109 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

vehicle is heavily under sealed unable to inspect properly

Pass 6 Sep 2024 85,213 miles

Heavily undersealed, unable to inspect underside fully

Pass 18 Aug 2023 83,776 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff Slight Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 79,310 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 75,432 miles

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play both fronts (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 73,444 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 70,223 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive prop seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 66,639 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 62,982 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 58,669 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 55,990 miles

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2014 54,816 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 54,816 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 52,176 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear exhaust hanger not secure due to aftermarket exhaust system

Pass 8 Jun 2012 47,654 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 47,654 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 40,777 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 46,236 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 29,773 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 29,773 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Drag link end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 23,382 miles

Oil leak

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 HKE is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DS05 HKE, 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 DS05 HKE registered?

DS05 HKE is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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