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FA05 OPP

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,591 mi
Last recorded83,591 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 OPP
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 83,591 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect one or more (5.3.2 (d))

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

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Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect one or more (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 83,587 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Vehicle struggled with emission's (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect one or more (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect one or more (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 77,602 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 74,262 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 74,260 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 62,874 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 49,945 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 48,345 miles

both front tyres worn low.

Pass 12 May 2019 46,008 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2018 44,327 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 41,536 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 35,074 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 35,042 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 30,745 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 29,860 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 28,102 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 23,466 miles

Rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2011 18,247 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

rear screen wiper blade split

slight seapage from nearside front ball wheel bearing seal

Pass 16 Aug 2010 13,643 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 10,834 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 8,293 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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FA05 OPP is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FA05 OPP, 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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FA05 OPP is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 26 August 2005.

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