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KS05 UKB

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

85,347 mi
Last recorded85,347 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 UKB
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 85,347 miles

Offside Front hub seal leaking

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 83,789 miles

Offside Front hub seal leaking

tyres all 4 perishing side wall

Pass 25 Apr 2024 82,207 miles

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel joint seal leaking oil and grease (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Apr 2024 82,189 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel joint seal leaking oil and grease (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 80,661 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 78,636 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 77,430 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 76,992 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front steering joint slight leak

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

rearexhaust box corroded outer skin

Pass 11 Dec 2018 76,675 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight leak from steering joint

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle plus hubs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded outer skin

Pass 30 Nov 2017 76,072 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 76,072 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 75,664 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 75,191 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 74,704 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 74,704 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 74,166 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 71,380 miles

Engine malfunction indicator light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 9 Aug 2011 62,427 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 51,578 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 42,911 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 42,907 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

slight leak from o/s/f hub seal

Pass 6 Aug 2008 32,849 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 UKB is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 UKB, 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 KS05 UKB registered?

KS05 UKB is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 August 2005.

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