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PA05 HZX

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Orange Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,141 mi
Last recorded90,141 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA05 HZX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 90,141 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

both front swivel joint balls corroded

fuel pipes corroded

under body coved in under seal

Pass 18 Feb 2025 87,840 miles

Both front swivel joint balls corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2025 87,838 miles

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

Both front swivel joint balls corroded

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 85,355 miles

underside corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2024 85,248 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underside corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2023 83,178 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 26 Jan 2023 83,172 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting NSR and OSR (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

NS and OS inner sill corroded

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

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

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

underside of vehicle and all suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2021 81,264 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

axles casings showing corrosion

fuel pipes showing corrosion

steering & suspension showing corrosion

Fail 2 Nov 2021 81,250 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

axles casings showing corrosion

fuel pipes showing corrosion

steering & suspension showing corrosion

Pass 26 Oct 2020 81,038 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 80,370 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 80,367 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Swivel housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 79,210 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 77,558 miles

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Radius arm locating bushes on both sides (2.4.F.3)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 77,554 miles

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

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Radius arm locating bushes on both sides (2.4.F.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 75,621 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 70,191 miles

Nail in o/s front tyre

Fail 27 Oct 2015 70,188 miles

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

Nail in o/s front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 62,949 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 57,600 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2013 57,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 25 Oct 2012 54,705 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 54,705 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 52,131 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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PA05 HZX is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Orange with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PA05 HZX, 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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PA05 HZX is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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