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EX05 FPK

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

48,640 mi
Last recorded48,640 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 FPK
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 48,640 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2026 48,640 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Sill as marked. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2025 47,801 miles

Front Axle swile joints rusty. !!!

Rear Exhaust back box deteriorating.

Fail 1 Sep 2025 47,801 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Axle swile joints rusty. !!!

Rear Exhaust back box deteriorating.

Pass 3 Sep 2024 46,858 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 45,879 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 45,176 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 44,509 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 43,866 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 43,865 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 42,996 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 42,091 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 23 Apr 2018 40,595 miles

both rear shock absorber lower bushes starting to split

Fail 20 Apr 2018 40,594 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

both rear shock absorber lower bushes starting to split

Pass 26 Apr 2017 38,646 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 36,777 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 36,777 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 33,271 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 30,884 miles

heat shield insecure

slight corrosion under vehicle

Pass 20 Apr 2013 29,727 miles

heat shield insecure

Pass 27 Apr 2012 29,275 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 28,392 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 26,723 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 26,099 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 24,509 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 24,503 miles

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

n/s/front tyre outer edge wearing

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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EX05 FPK is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EX05 FPK, 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 EX05 FPK registered?

EX05 FPK is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is EX05 FPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX05 FPK shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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