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MK05 HDU

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Beige Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

129,786 mi
Last recorded129,786 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 HDU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 129,786 miles

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

Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 124,585 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2025 124,570 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2024 119,195 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

offside swivel joint has a slight leak

Fail 1 Aug 2024 119,180 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

offside swivel joint has a slight leak

Pass 10 Aug 2023 114,007 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside swivel joint damp

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floors, chassis rails, under sills, outer sills and inner flitches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 108,796 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Aug 2022 108,752 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both rear inner flitches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both under sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front axle leaking

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2021 103,528 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive undersills ,suspension arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside swivel joint has slight play

Pass 28 Aug 2020 97,688 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 90,972 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

under body, body mounts, chassis and various other under body components corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2019 90,953 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

sill covers fitted

under body, body mounts, chassis and various other under body components corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2018 85,633 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 85,633 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 77,937 miles

brake pipes covered with greece

Pass 14 Mar 2017 70,105 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 54,571 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 46,602 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 43,364 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 37,068 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 33,650 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 33,650 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 29,529 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 26,117 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 12 Mar 2009 21,093 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 17,383 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 HDU is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Beige with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HDU, 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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MK05 HDU is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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