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OE05 UDO

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Beige Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

91,810 mi
Last recorded91,810 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 UDO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 91,810 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 91,810 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 87,237 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 23 Jan 2024 85,740 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust section has slight leak (before cat) (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 85,737 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust section has slight leak (before cat) (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 81,085 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 77,744 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside Covered in Black Underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 77,719 miles

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Coil spring corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

under sides has been covered with under seal

Pass 1 Jul 2019 75,478 miles

Coil spring corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 74,282 miles

Coil spring corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2018 74,282 miles

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 70,589 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded all round (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 70,589 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded all round (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 May 2016 65,608 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded coverd with sealer (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 60,406 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 55,532 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 50,968 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 47,783 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 44,438 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front brake discs corroding

Pass 9 Jul 2010 38,671 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 28,266 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 21,951 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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OE05 UDO is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Beige with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 OE05 UDO, 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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OE05 UDO is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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