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FA05 WKJ

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

86,565 mi
Last recorded86,565 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 WKJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 86,565 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underside undersealed

Pass 9 Sep 2024 80,958 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel pipes corroding

Pass 12 Sep 2023 79,886 miles

All brake pipes corroded

All fuel pipes corroded

All suspension components corroded

Both headlamps deteriorated

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stone chip to windscreen

Underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2023 79,886 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All brake pipes corroded

All fuel pipes corroded

All suspension components corroded

Both headlamps deteriorated

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stone chip to windscreen

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2022 78,792 miles

All brake pipes corroded

All suspension components corroded

Both headlamps deteriorated

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stone chip to windscreen

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2021 77,272 miles

All brake pipes corroded

All suspension components corroded

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stone chip to windscreen

Underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2021 77,272 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All brake pipes corroded

All suspension components corroded

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stone chip to windscreen

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2020 76,115 miles

All brake pipes corroded

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stone chip to windscreen

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 13 May 2019 73,238 miles

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Stone chip to windscreen

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 21 May 2018 68,098 miles

underside rusting

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

surface rust to both nearside coil springs

Fail 21 May 2018 68,098 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

surface rust to both nearside coil springs

underside rusting

Pass 19 May 2017 61,601 miles

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 May 2017 61,601 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play swivel hub bearings (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play swivel hub bearings (2.2.B.1g)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 53,596 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 51,811 miles

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame has slight play in a pin bearing hub bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust slightly corroded

fuel pipe has slight corrosion

Fail 30 Jan 2016 51,811 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame has slight play in a pin bearing hub bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust slightly corroded

fuel pipe has slight corrosion

Pass 27 Jan 2015 41,215 miles

exhaust corroded

front brake disc scored

Pass 12 Feb 2014 32,949 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 12 Feb 2013 31,867 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 28,223 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 24,023 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 19,036 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 14,533 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 11,008 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 WKJ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 WKJ, 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 FA05 WKJ registered?

FA05 WKJ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 25 April 2005.

Is FA05 WKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA05 WKJ shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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