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PF05 XYA

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Purple Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

112,532 mi
Last recorded112,532 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF05 XYA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 112,532 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2025 112,509 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 108,245 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 107,047 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 107,047 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 104,553 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 102,002 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 102,000 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 99,778 miles

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 98,372 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 97,433 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 95,876 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 91,498 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 90,181 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 83,360 miles

both front tyres are cracking

Pass 29 Aug 2013 74,684 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 66,160 miles

rear exhaust corroded

rear tyres perished

Pass 24 Jan 2012 65,540 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 64,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

all 4 tyres cracked and perished

Pass 22 Jun 2010 64,011 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 51,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all tyres perished in tread

Pass 24 Jun 2008 37,932 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 XYA is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Purple with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 XYA, 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 XYA registered?

PF05 XYA is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 26 June 2005.

Is PF05 XYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF05 XYA shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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