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KV05 HLC

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

103,506 mi
Last recorded103,506 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV05 HLC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 103,506 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2026 103,503 miles

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

Front Brake Pads Appear Low

Pass 15 May 2025 103,497 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 103,117 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 96,509 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 94,082 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 87,685 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 87,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside 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))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 82,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2017 74,945 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 74,943 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 67,562 miles

Oil Leak

Fail 2 Mar 2016 67,558 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Oil Leak

Pass 9 Mar 2015 61,680 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 61,678 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 56,424 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 50,159 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 50,156 miles

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

Offside front swivel joint leaking oil

Pass 1 Mar 2012 42,530 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 37,350 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 30,960 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 30,960 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 18,671 miles

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

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 HLC is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 KV05 HLC, 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 KV05 HLC registered?

KV05 HLC is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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