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MA05 EUZ

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,294 mi
Last recorded92,294 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 EUZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 92,294 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox out put seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides of vehicle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides of vehicle (4.1.4 (b))

Front horn tone slightly impaired suggest replacement

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn requires repair soon (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 90,166 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2025 90,166 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 88,124 miles

slight play in offside front kingpin/swivell hub

Fail 30 Apr 2024 88,124 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

slight play in offside front kingpin/swivell hub

Pass 24 Apr 2023 85,601 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering box (2.1.5 (a))

nearside inner sill corroded

offside inner sill corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2022 82,963 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering pump (2.1.5 (a))

all vacum pipes on front axle heavily corroded

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 28 Apr 2022 82,938 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn also seal excessively worn causing grease to be released (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking joints to steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

all vacum pipes on front axle heavily corroded

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 26 Apr 2021 79,617 miles

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

front panel corroded under both headlamps

hub vacume pipes on front axle corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2020 77,640 miles

front panel under both headlamps corroded

hub vacuum pipes on front axle heavily corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2019 75,205 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion under nearside headlamp panel

corrosion under offside headlamp

hub vacuum pipes on front axle corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2019 75,205 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer rusted and holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion under nearside headlamp panel

corrosion under offside headlamp

hub vacuum pipes on front axle corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2018 71,174 miles

area under nearside headlamp corroded

area under offside headlamp corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2017 68,802 miles

corrosion to body under nearside headlamp

corrosion to body under offside headlamp

exhaust fouling rear towbar

vacuum pipes across front axle corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2017 68,802 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

corrosion to body under nearside headlamp

corrosion to body under offside headlamp

exhaust fouling rear towbar

slight imbalance on rear brakes

vacuum pipes across front axle corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2016 66,736 miles

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

corrosion under nearside headlamp

corrosion under offside headlamp

front brake discs deteriated

slight front brake imbalence

slight play in steering box when on full lock

Pass 27 Apr 2015 64,317 miles

front brake discs deteriated

play in steering box when on full lock

Pass 7 Apr 2014 61,755 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 58,948 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 58,948 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 57,082 miles

brakes tapley tested only

Fail 2 Oct 2012 57,082 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

brakes tapley tested only

Pass 4 Apr 2012 56,604 miles

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

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

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

rear silencer (corrosion)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 47,838 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2011 47,808 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2010 37,409 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 37,409 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 29,635 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 22,950 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2008 22,950 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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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MA05 EUZ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MA05 EUZ, 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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MA05 EUZ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 March 2005.

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