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PE05 KYZ

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

98,207 mi
Last recorded98,207 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 KYZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 98,207 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 98,200 miles

Emissions unable to be completed DUE TO EXHAUST LEAK (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 94,907 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 91,457 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 88,119 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 88,115 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2022 85,182 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 85,178 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 81,806 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (rear silencer) (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 81,751 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired leaking (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired play (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 78,290 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre obviously under inflated all tyres (5.2.3 (l))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 74,855 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 74,855 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2018 74,847 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to back metal brake excessive corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced N/S/F excessive corrosion near body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded O/S/F metal brake pipe excessive corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced O/S/F excessive corrosion near body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced O/S/R sill has excessive corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Front Exhaust corroded but not blowing

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively N/S/F brake slight binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S/F brake disc has corrosion to inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

power steering pipe damp

Pass 5 Jan 2018 74,179 miles

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (2.4.G.1)

Slight corrosion on nearside and offside front swivel hubs

Fail 5 Jan 2018 74,177 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (2.4.G.1)

Slight corrosion on nearside and offside front swivel hubs

Pass 21 Feb 2017 72,768 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 70,376 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 68,695 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 61,725 miles

Nearside and offside front axle swivels corroded

Spare tyre defective

Fail 29 Aug 2012 51,561 miles

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

Nearside and offside front swivels corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2012 51,561 miles

Nearside and offside front swivels corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2011 42,093 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 39,391 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 34,638 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 32,548 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 28,650 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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PE05 KYZ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 PE05 KYZ, 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 PE05 KYZ registered?

PE05 KYZ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 14 March 2005.

Is PE05 KYZ safe to buy?

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