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HJ05 KUC

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

103,974 mi
Last recorded103,974 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 KUC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 103,974 miles

surface corrosion throughout

Pass 22 Oct 2024 102,046 miles

Both front coil springs corroded.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm of tread left. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded All pipes beside the fuel tank. ()

Pass 17 Oct 2023 100,223 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 97,595 miles

surface corrosion throughout,rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2021 94,600 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 91,811 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 91,811 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 90,239 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2019 90,122 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 87,714 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 85,194 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 82,902 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 80,509 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 78,329 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 78,329 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 75,586 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 73,012 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 72,999 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front tyres slightly perished

offside front metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2011 70,623 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2011 70,570 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2010 67,829 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 67,829 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 61,770 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 52,905 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 44,608 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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HJ05 KUC is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 HJ05 KUC, 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 HJ05 KUC registered?

HJ05 KUC is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is HJ05 KUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ05 KUC shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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