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KG05 XDV

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

95,564 mi
Last recorded95,564 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG05 XDV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 95,564 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front axle swivel housing is corroded

slight oil leak at nearside front swivel housing seal

Fail 9 Dec 2025 95,564 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

nearside and offside front axle swivel housing is corroded

slight oil leak at nearside front swivel housing seal

Pass 23 Jan 2025 94,243 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 94,241 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 83,839 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 83,837 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 80,956 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 77,635 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 74,277 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 71,656 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 71,656 miles

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front play in hub swivel joint and leaking oil

Pass 21 Jan 2019 68,510 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 64,905 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 64,905 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 61,582 miles

advise n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 1 Feb 2016 53,439 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 51,369 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 47,280 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 43,455 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 39,771 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leaking from offside front hub

Fail 12 Mar 2012 39,690 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 35,690 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2010 30,733 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 24,924 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 20,187 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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KG05 XDV 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 KG05 XDV, 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 KG05 XDV registered?

KG05 XDV is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is KG05 XDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KG05 XDV 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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