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PJ05 GDV

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,644 mi
Last recorded69,644 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 GDV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 69,644 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 66,166 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2024 66,113 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 62,408 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 62,408 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 60,464 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 58,985 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 57,692 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 May 2016 56,630 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 55,941 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 54,684 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 53,007 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 53,007 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 51,535 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 49,403 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 49,403 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 45,522 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 37,920 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 37,912 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

axel oil seals leaking

Pass 25 Aug 2008 31,403 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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PJ05 GDV is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PJ05 GDV, 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 PJ05 GDV registered?

PJ05 GDV is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 August 2005.

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