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EA05 BPK

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

73,151 mi
Last recorded73,151 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 BPK
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 73,151 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 71,214 miles

both front hub seals leaking

underside of vehicle has been heavily under sealed

Fail 26 Mar 2025 71,214 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired swivel joint worn (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front hub seals leaking

underside of vehicle has been heavily under sealed

Pass 12 Apr 2024 69,010 miles

Rear Corrosion underside of vehicle on axle and suspension components

Fail 12 Apr 2024 69,010 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Corrosion underside of vehicle on axle and suspension components

Pass 16 Mar 2023 67,661 miles

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

Offside Front steering knuckle slight leak

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 67,540 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front steering area weeping grease

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 28 Jan 2022 64,733 miles

Offside Front weeping grease

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside corrosion. surface only

Pass 9 Jan 2021 64,053 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 61,459 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 58,203 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 54,609 miles

Oil leak ()

metal fuel line near fuel tank rusted

Pass 5 Jan 2017 51,235 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likely to become detached under bonnet, poorly secured (1.9.2b)

Oil leak ()

Rear fuel pipe corroded

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all four (2.7.2a)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 51,234 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken behind catalyser (7.1.1)

Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likely to become detached under bonnet, poorly secured (1.9.2b)

Oil leak ()

Rear fuel pipe corroded

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all four (2.7.2a)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 47,817 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all (2.7.2a)

cat heatshild insecure

fuel ilne rusty

oil leak sump

Fail 13 Jan 2016 47,813 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes on rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement gearbox end (6.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all (2.7.2a)

cat heatshild insecure

fuel ilne rusty

oil leak sump

Pass 9 Jan 2015 42,861 miles

All four tyres are cracking on the sidewalls

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 38,951 miles

oil leak from engine area

Pass 25 Jan 2013 34,435 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 32,277 miles

All four tyres are cracking on the sidewalls

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 29,586 miles

All four road wheels have cracks on the sidewalls

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 25,104 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 19,099 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 BPK is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 BPK, 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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EA05 BPK is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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