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KV05 AVT

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

68,052 mi
Last recorded68,052 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV05 AVT
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 68,052 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Mar 2025 62,621 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 59,659 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 58,198 miles

Offside Front Swivel housing has slight oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2022 57,813 miles

Offside Front Sphere seal leaking

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 57,048 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 55,492 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 53,813 miles

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

OSF hub sphere seal weeping

Pass 13 Mar 2018 52,323 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 50,926 miles

Both front sphere seals have slight leak

Pass 10 Mar 2016 49,421 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 49,408 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 47,822 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 46,269 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 44,680 miles

nearside and offside rear number plate lamp lenses missing

Pass 6 Mar 2012 43,085 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 41,380 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 39,580 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 36,576 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 35,645 miles

offside front wiper rubber damage

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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KV05 AVT is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red 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 KV05 AVT, 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 KV05 AVT registered?

KV05 AVT is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 15 March 2005.

Is KV05 AVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV05 AVT 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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