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DY05 GME

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

95,502 mi
Last recorded95,502 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 GME
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 95,502 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 93,983 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 91,791 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 89,988 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 86,998 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2021 86,989 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 78,316 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 78,233 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 4 Jun 2018 67,697 miles

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 9 Jun 2017 59,463 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 51,985 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 48,316 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust tail pipe in poor condition

Pass 20 Feb 2014 43,591 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

middle exhaust mounting corroded and thin

rear exhaust corroded not leaking

Pass 21 Feb 2013 39,691 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear exhaust corroded

rear wiper split

sill outer covers fitted

Fail 21 Feb 2013 39,691 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear exhaust corroded

rear wiper split

sill outer covers fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2012 36,460 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 32,317 miles

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

n/s/f tyre cracking and wearing close to limit

Pass 23 Mar 2010 27,386 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 22,788 miles

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

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

rear wiper split

Pass 19 Mar 2008 17,545 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s/f tyre wearing more on outer edge

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 GME is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DY05 GME, 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 GME registered?

DY05 GME is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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