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HG05 XZV

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

97,550 mi
Last recorded97,550 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 XZV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 97,550 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 97,542 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 96,982 miles

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2022 96,195 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired Servo housing corroded. (1.1.3 (e))

Dash cam disconnected prior to test

Fuel cap seal starting to perish

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

Offside Front swivel joint seal leaking

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

Rear silencer outer casing corroded.

Fail 6 Dec 2022 96,195 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust broken just before catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Front headlights need cleaning (4.1.2 (c))

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired Servo housing corroded. (1.1.3 (e))

Dash cam disconnected prior to test

Fuel cap seal starting to perish

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

Offside Front swivel joint seal leaking

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

Rear silencer outer casing corroded.

Pass 22 Nov 2021 95,660 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front swivel joint seal leaking

Rear exhaust silencer perishing

Fail 22 Nov 2021 95,659 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front swivel joint seal leaking

Rear exhaust silencer perishing

Pass 16 Nov 2020 95,241 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 94,445 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 94,444 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 92,222 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2017 88,165 miles

Transmission/gearbox oil leaking.

Pass 1 Dec 2016 82,745 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

nsf/osf tyres perishing on walls

rear seats folded flat

Fail 1 Dec 2016 82,745 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

Spare tyre defective ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nsf/osf tyres perishing on walls

rear seats folded flat

Pass 22 Jun 2015 64,690 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 59,341 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 50,196 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 49,526 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 21 Jun 2012 42,567 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 37,397 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 30,880 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 19,564 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 13,619 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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HG05 XZV 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 HG05 XZV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HG05 XZV registered?

HG05 XZV is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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The MOT history for HG05 XZV shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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