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EA05 AVO

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

66,884 mi
Last recorded66,884 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 AVO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 66,884 miles

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

underside corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2024 64,455 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front kingpin slight misting of oil

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2023 62,696 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust hanger broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2023 62,682 miles

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))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Wont release when button pressed. (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe excessively corroded from wheel cylinder to flexy hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured Broken. (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust hanger broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer corroded and blowing. Strong Advise. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 61,074 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow rear silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre metal hanger broken. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 59,780 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2021 59,780 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 58,318 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 58,318 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 56,922 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 56,898 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 55,448 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 53,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak engine sump gasket ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 51,004 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 48,799 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2015 48,799 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 47,067 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 45,438 miles

Rear exhaust silencer weak.

Fail 19 Apr 2012 43,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear exhaust silencer weak.

Pass 19 Apr 2012 43,694 miles

Rear exhaust silencer weak.

Pass 18 Apr 2011 41,973 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 39,646 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 39,562 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 39,562 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 29,899 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 18,814 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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EA05 AVO is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,298cc 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 EA05 AVO, 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 EA05 AVO registered?

EA05 AVO is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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