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MK05 HDA

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

90,153 mi
Last recorded90,153 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 HDA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 90,153 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front swivel hub bearings slight play

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 90,153 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust snapped (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 82,949 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four and cracking on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 78,229 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil seals from diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

underbody has general surface rust in various places/components

Fail 10 Oct 2023 78,098 miles

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil seals from diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

underbody has general surface rust in various places/components

Pass 4 Oct 2022 73,919 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 72,073 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 70,855 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 69,089 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 66,284 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn swivel joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 63,762 miles

slight play in o/s front swivel joint

Pass 19 Aug 2016 61,780 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 59,133 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 52,889 miles

front swivel joints weeping

Pass 8 Aug 2013 45,249 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 43,296 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 43,296 miles

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 40,317 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 35,479 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 31,681 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 26,872 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 22,386 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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MK05 HDA is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 MK05 HDA, 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 MK05 HDA registered?

MK05 HDA is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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