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KM05 PMV

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

118,698 mi
Last recorded118,698 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM05 PMV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 118,698 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 118,071 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 116,992 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 115,848 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 114,169 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 112,175 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear petrol pipes rusting

recommend treating under carriage

Fail 6 Apr 2021 112,175 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear petrol pipes rusting

recommend treating under carriage

Pass 28 Apr 2020 109,955 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 105,342 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 102,198 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 97,637 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 90,457 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 85,638 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 82,191 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 78,492 miles

Both front brake discs deteriorated.

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

Front inner brake pads getting low?

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 13 Oct 2011 68,231 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 55,239 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 44,731 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 32,773 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 PMV is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 PMV, 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 KM05 PMV registered?

KM05 PMV is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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The MOT history for KM05 PMV shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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