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EA05 KFK

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

82,409 mi
Last recorded82,409 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 KFK
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 82,409 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2026 82,375 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 80,869 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Front Front panel corroded

Nearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Exhaust back box corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2023 79,123 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2023 79,123 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 74,216 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 66,036 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 60,013 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 54,733 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 50,270 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 46,502 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 45,519 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 45,519 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 36,284 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 35,430 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 35,430 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 34,448 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 23,611 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 16,660 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 15,426 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 13,252 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 10,577 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 8,231 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 KFK is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 KFK, 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 KFK is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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