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MK05 TZB

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

86,894 mi
Last recorded86,894 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 TZB
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2025 86,894 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mount corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 83,787 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front shock absorber corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 83,787 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front shock absorber corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 81,806 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both rear brake back plates corroded

vehicle heavily undersealed underneath

Pass 17 Feb 2022 80,742 miles

Rear boot floor repaired from inside

Rear n/s/r-o/s/r rear drum backing plate corroded

underside of vehicle heavily covered in under seal

Pass 31 Mar 2021 80,656 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both pipes to steering box corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes and pipes along rear axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s brake back plates corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security boot floor corroded n/s and o/s (6.2.2 (d) (i))

exhaust system corroded

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 20 Feb 2020 79,321 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s shocker casings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded both front to rear pipes ()

Offside Gearbox mounting defective transfer box mount ()

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box rear seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all metal pipes corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 76,557 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 73,540 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 70,312 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has slight cracks in tread

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

Upper Fuel Pipe/s corroded center ()

Pass 23 Feb 2016 67,412 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 67,412 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 63,704 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 58,873 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 58,873 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 53,576 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 47,935 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 41,525 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 35,446 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 30,542 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 25,391 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 TZB is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 TZB, 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 TZB registered?

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

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