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KS05 UJW

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

83,934 mi
Last recorded83,934 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 UJW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 83,934 miles

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

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front inner wings, behind headlights, corroded.

Pass 19 Feb 2025 80,337 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 76,118 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 70,812 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis, upper coil spring areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 65,816 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front brakes have a very slight bind when turn by hand

Pass 11 Feb 2021 61,683 miles

Front brakes have a slight bind

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 58,917 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 53,517 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Pass 12 Feb 2018 48,777 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 43,932 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 40,594 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 37,608 miles

offside rear/nearside front tyres cracking

Fail 30 Jul 2014 30,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 30,293 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 27,339 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 24,510 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust has surface corrosion

Pass 22 Jul 2011 21,714 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 19,012 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 15,867 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 12,377 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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KS05 UJW is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 KS05 UJW, 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 KS05 UJW registered?

KS05 UJW is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 11 July 2005.

Is KS05 UJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS05 UJW shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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