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DY05 DHJ

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

124,912 mi
Last recorded124,912 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 DHJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 124,912 miles

Floor not fully secure Boot floor (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 122,498 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Floor not fully secure Boot floor (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 120,374 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Floor not fully secure Boot Floor (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 117,224 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 117,224 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 113,831 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 110,291 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 110,291 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 105,363 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 99,160 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 90,023 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 79,828 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 73,282 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

back seats folded down unable to test belts

front brakes binding slightly

fuel and vaccum pipes corroded

underbody very rusty

Fail 12 May 2016 73,262 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

back seats folded down unable to test belts

front brakes binding slightly

fuel and vaccum pipes corroded

underbody very rusty

Pass 21 May 2015 66,364 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 66,364 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Unable to check rear seats and belts

Pass 27 May 2014 58,902 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 52,548 miles

O/S/F Hub seal has slight leak

Fail 4 Jun 2013 52,548 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Corrosion on rear brake pipe

Front hub seals leaking

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 45,812 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 38,522 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 38,519 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

All four tyres perishing

Pass 1 Jul 2010 31,692 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 23,557 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 23,552 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 16,768 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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DY05 DHJ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 DY05 DHJ, 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 DY05 DHJ registered?

DY05 DHJ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is DY05 DHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY05 DHJ shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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