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EA05 BOV

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

163,487 mi
Last recorded163,487 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 BOV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 163,487 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 28 Oct 2024 161,907 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower sill /floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill / floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 160,227 miles

Nearside Front swivel slight play

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 160,204 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front swivel slight play

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 149,345 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 128,652 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 115,953 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 115,953 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2019 105,792 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 100,811 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 95,932 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 92,112 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 88,050 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 83,530 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 78,973 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 73,545 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 72,975 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 61,605 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 49,546 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 37,834 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 BOV is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EA05 BOV, 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 BOV registered?

EA05 BOV is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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