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MK05 HFF

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

80,262 mi
Last recorded80,262 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 HFF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2026 80,262 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded cross rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

slight play in nearside king pins & slight leak from hub

Pass 14 Aug 2025 79,783 miles

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

under body in poor condition

Fail 14 Aug 2025 79,783 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

under body in poor condition

Pass 29 Jul 2024 77,994 miles

side skirts fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2023 74,010 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2023 73,997 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 68,425 miles

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

Nearside rear body mount slightly corroded

Rear chassis and suspension has surface corrosion

Fail 11 Aug 2022 68,424 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Rear inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside rear body mount slightly corroded

Rear chassis and suspension has surface corrosion

Pass 17 Aug 2021 65,102 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 61,310 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 56,854 miles

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 50,656 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 50,656 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 May 2017 46,706 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 May 2017 46,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/70/15 (4.1.E.1)

Engine management lamp on

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

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

coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 May 2016 39,987 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 May 2015 37,008 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 May 2014 34,081 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 30,338 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 30,338 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 27,339 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 24,703 miles

front brake discs pitted.

Pass 30 Apr 2010 21,586 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 17,880 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 13,474 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 13,474 miles

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

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 HFF is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MK05 HFF, 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 HFF registered?

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

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