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DS05 SZU

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,358 mi
Last recorded86,358 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 86,358 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 83,481 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 62,062 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 62,062 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 60,567 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 56,616 miles

Offside Rear brake slight fluctuation

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

vehicle dirty

Fail 29 Jan 2018 56,535 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Steering system excessively tight track rod end tight on full right lock (2.2.D.1)

Offside Rear brake slight fluctuation

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

vehicle dirty

Pass 3 Feb 2017 51,452 miles

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

both front tyres cracked

underbody covered in mud

Fail 27 Jan 2017 51,347 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/70/15 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

both front tyres cracked

underbody covered in mud

Pass 29 Jan 2016 45,620 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 43,823 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 39,084 miles

all 4 suspension coil springs corroding

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2013 35,360 miles

Front brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both rear tyres slightly perished

clutch high and slipping

rear exhaust corroded slightly

Pass 15 Jul 2013 35,360 miles

Front brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both rear tyres slightly perished

clutch high and slipping

rear exhaust corroded slightly

Pass 16 Jul 2012 30,810 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 25,716 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 21,344 miles

rear wiper blade split/front brake pads low

Fail 20 Jul 2010 21,344 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear wiper blade split/front brake pads low

Pass 13 Jul 2009 17,344 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 12,867 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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DS05 SZU 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 SZU, 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 SZU registered?

DS05 SZU is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 26 July 2005.

Is DS05 SZU safe to buy?

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