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KM05 OYC

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

98,337 mi
Last recorded98,337 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM05 OYC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 98,337 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded x2 ()

Fail 19 Sep 2025 98,151 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded x2 ()

Pass 26 Sep 2024 92,330 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 85,943 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 79,882 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 4 Oct 2022 79,882 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe at rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front axle/hub seal leaking

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes x2 on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 75,426 miles

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

Front swivel house pitted & damp

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Sep 2020 74,629 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 74,627 miles

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

Offside Front bumper slightly insecure

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 72,411 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 43,415 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 64,973 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 60,284 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 60,260 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 56,024 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 50,988 miles

Centre exhaust heatshield loose/adrift

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Rear exhaust silencer heatshield loose

Pass 10 Jun 2013 45,093 miles

centre exhaust heatshield clamp corroded/adrift

rear exhaust silencer heatshield adrift

Pass 29 May 2012 39,744 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 23 May 2011 33,477 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 33,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 27,746 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 21,612 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge[stepped tread]

Pass 16 Jun 2008 16,258 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges[stepped tread]

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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KM05 OYC is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc 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 KM05 OYC, 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 KM05 OYC registered?

KM05 OYC is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 9 June 2005.

Is KM05 OYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM05 OYC 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.

Does KM05 OYC have outstanding finance?

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