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OV05 DLY

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

84,287 mi
Last recorded84,287 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 DLY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 84,287 miles

Advise headlights deteriorated

Advise whole under vehicle corroded

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()

Fail 20 Oct 2025 84,279 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Advise headlights deteriorated

Advise whole under vehicle corroded

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()

Pass 25 Oct 2024 83,539 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Front hub oil seal leaking

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside rear drum looks damp suggesting a possible wheel cylinder leak? (1.2.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle and some of its components

Pass 3 Oct 2023 78,422 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 75,777 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped drivers side (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 75,008 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 73,876 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 73,876 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 71,656 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 29 May 2018 65,048 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 56,946 miles

both rear tyres heavily perished

Pass 27 May 2016 49,531 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 40,150 miles

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

exhaust corroded

rear tyres cracking

Fail 19 May 2015 40,150 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

exhaust corroded

rear tyres cracking

Pass 27 May 2014 36,693 miles

rear exhaust corroded

rear tyres cracking

Pass 28 May 2013 32,800 miles

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

rear tyresslight cracking

Pass 31 May 2012 28,812 miles

near side front and off side rear tyres slight cracking

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 19 May 2011 24,933 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

oil leak from near side front axle seal

Pass 13 May 2010 21,487 miles

Both front and rear tyres very slight cracks appearing between threads

Fail 19 May 2009 16,989 miles

registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2009 16,989 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 13,098 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 DLY is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DLY, 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 DLY registered?

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

Is OV05 DLY safe to buy?

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