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OV05 DLX

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,371 mi
Last recorded112,371 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 DLX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 112,371 miles

Rear Pet crate fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Nov 2024 109,302 miles

rear floor corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2024 109,278 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear hub seal leaking

rear floor corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2023 102,202 miles

Rear Floor area corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2022 94,027 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 86,897 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 85,620 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 82,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens need buffing clean (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 76,931 miles

O/S/R TYRE CRACKING IN SIDE WALL DUE TO AGE (2004)

Pass 26 Jan 2018 70,485 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 70,485 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 65,507 miles

N/S TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 8 Apr 2015 55,594 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2014 50,006 miles

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

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

Rear silencer rusty and baffles loose

Pass 20 Mar 2013 38,820 miles

Both rear tyres perished on side walls

Rear silencer rusty

Pass 3 Feb 2012 26,574 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear tailbox slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Feb 2011 24,575 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish and crack on side walls and tread

n/s/f tyre starting to perish and crack on side wall and tread

Fail 16 Feb 2010 20,909 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 20,909 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 15,765 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 10,750 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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OV05 DLX is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OV05 DLX, 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 OV05 DLX registered?

OV05 DLX is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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