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PF05 KLS

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

95,514 mi
Last recorded95,514 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF05 KLS
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 95,514 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2026 95,514 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 91,303 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 91,303 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 86,518 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 81,087 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 76,787 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 72,900 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 69,312 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 63,548 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 57,685 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around catalytic converter joint (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 55,152 miles

Front brake discs corroded, slight binding OSF brake.

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 52,224 miles

rear exhaust is deteriorating

Pass 20 May 2015 49,813 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust is corroded

Pass 28 May 2014 47,867 miles

rear exhaust is deteriorating

Pass 15 May 2013 45,652 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 42,255 miles

Back box exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 25 May 2011 36,830 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 29,621 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 23,480 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 17,346 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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PF05 KLS is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 PF05 KLS, 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 PF05 KLS registered?

PF05 KLS is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 14 May 2005.

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