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DU05 HXW

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Beige Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

64,670 mi
Last recorded64,670 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 HXW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 64,670 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2025 64,657 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill........ (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

front exhaust mounting broken........

Pass 2 Oct 2024 48,325 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 40,702 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all exhaust system is corroded and deteriorated

Fail 20 Oct 2023 40,702 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all exhaust system is corroded and deteriorated

Pass 11 Apr 2022 39,856 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 39,525 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 27,808 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Apr 2017 27,768 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 20,983 miles

Nearside door mirror glass broken

Offside Front Lower swivel bearing has slight play

Pass 11 Dec 2014 17,205 miles

Advise rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 11 Dec 2014 17,205 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 4 Jul 2013 14,474 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 12,262 miles

front discs surface area reduced

Fail 31 Jul 2012 12,262 miles

front discs surface area reduced

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 9,269 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 8,450 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 7,257 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

n/s/r number plate light lense missing

Pass 12 Aug 2008 5,575 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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DU05 HXW is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Beige with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 DU05 HXW, 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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DU05 HXW is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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