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KH05 KVP

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

77,329 mi
Last recorded77,329 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH05 KVP
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 77,329 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 1 Nov 2024 76,549 miles

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

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 75,505 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 72,895 miles

Central Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security boot floor slight corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2022 72,895 miles

Central Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security boot floor slight corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 70,192 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 68,135 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020 68,135 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 49,221 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 49,221 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 48,336 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Brake starting to bind

Nearside Front tyre perished, not excessive at time of test

Nearside Rear tyre perished, not excessive at time of test

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

Offside Front tyre perished, not excessive at time of test

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

Offside Rear tyre perished, not excessive at time of test

Fail 11 Oct 2017 48,336 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Brake starting to bind

Nearside Front tyre perished, not excessive at time of test

Nearside Rear tyre perished, not excessive at time of test

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

Offside Front tyre perished, not excessive at time of test

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

Offside Rear tyre perished, not excessive at time of test

Pass 25 Aug 2016 46,036 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 41,768 miles

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

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

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)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine management light on

Fail 26 Aug 2015 41,768 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine management light on

Pass 9 Sep 2014 37,319 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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)

eml on

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 May 2013 33,908 miles

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

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

Oil leak

engine management light on indicating a fault

Fail 7 May 2013 33,908 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light on indicating a fault

Pass 1 May 2012 28,754 miles

eml on

Pass 20 May 2011 23,929 miles

mil lsamp on

Pass 14 May 2010 19,064 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all four tyres perished and worn

Pass 27 May 2009 14,725 miles

front tyres worn on outside edges

rear exhaust box rusted

Pass 2 Jun 2008 10,573 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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KH05 KVP is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KH05 KVP, 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 KH05 KVP registered?

KH05 KVP is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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