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KP05 WFA

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Beige Diesel 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,328 mi
Last recorded90,328 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP05 WFA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 90,328 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in front diff bearing at prop mount

Fail 6 May 2026 90,326 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in front diff bearing at prop mount

Pass 1 May 2025 88,849 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2025 88,843 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Front differential output bearing very rough and noisy.

Pass 4 Apr 2024 87,933 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2019 87,922 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front 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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 86,074 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 30 Sep 2015 77,301 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 77,300 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 71,184 miles

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

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 65,429 miles

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2012 50,504 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 39,650 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 23,962 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 17,471 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 12,489 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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KP05 WFA is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Beige with a 1,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KP05 WFA, 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 KP05 WFA registered?

KP05 WFA is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 15 May 2005.

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