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MK05 TZH

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

94,751 mi
Last recorded94,751 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2025 94,751 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 Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 94,033 miles

Corrosion to underside, brake and fuel pipes

Pass 6 Jul 2023 92,627 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 91,247 miles

Front tor rear and front brake pipes corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 90,111 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 88,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

unable to check rear seat belts - seats in down position

underside covered in underseal

Pass 22 Aug 2019 86,881 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

FRONT DIFF BREATHER PIPES CORRODED

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2019 86,881 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

FRONT DIFF BREATHER PIPES CORRODED

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 83,146 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 81,019 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

management light on

tyres showing age cracks

Fail 13 Sep 2017 81,018 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear axel (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

management light on

tyres showing age cracks

Pass 13 Sep 2016 80,434 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 78,979 miles

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

Nearside Front kingpin has slight play

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 78,344 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 76,470 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

all tyres treads cracking

Fail 16 Aug 2013 76,470 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

all tyres treads cracking

engine check light on

excess bounce both rear shockabsorbers

front brakes binding

heat shield insecure

Pass 2 Aug 2012 74,282 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 74,282 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 72,360 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 72,360 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 69,420 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 63,497 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 60,158 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 TZH is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 TZH, 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 TZH registered?

MK05 TZH is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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