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DY05 GLZ

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,441 mi
Last recorded83,441 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 GLZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 83,441 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 83,441 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 76,667 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 69,846 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 69,841 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shocker nut loose.

Pass 26 Jul 2021 64,838 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 57,056 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 52,483 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 47,066 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 42,308 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2015 42,127 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2014 37,413 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 37,413 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2013 33,342 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 28,929 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 24,738 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 24,693 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

n/s front axle swivel seal leaking

o/s front axle swivel seal leaking

Pass 20 Mar 2010 20,502 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 16,203 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 16,874 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 GLZ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,600cc 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 DY05 GLZ, 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 DY05 GLZ registered?

DY05 GLZ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is DY05 GLZ safe to buy?

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