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PK05 FET

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

66,341 mi
Last recorded66,341 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK05 FET
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 66,341 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint seal has slight leak

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel joint seal has slight leak

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 64,158 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint seal slight leak

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint seal slight leak

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2025 64,155 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint seal slight leak

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint seal slight leak

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 61,939 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint seal slight leak

Offside Front Axle swivel joint seal slight leak

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

Pass 31 May 2023 59,120 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint seal slight leak

Offside Front Axle swivel joint seal slight leak

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 57,958 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust system insecure

Pass 7 Jun 2021 55,901 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 53,521 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 50,056 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 50,056 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 May 2018 46,999 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 43,360 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 40,452 miles

Backbox corroded

Fail 23 May 2016 40,449 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Backbox corroded

Boot Floor Corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2016 40,210 miles

Both rear body mounts slightly corroded

Front tyres slightly perished

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Rear tyres very perished/cracked

Pass 7 Apr 2015 37,351 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 34,769 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 32,302 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 32,295 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 28,849 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2011 25,958 miles

Centre Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 25,958 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 22,559 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 22,559 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 19,024 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 19,024 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 15,524 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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PK05 FET is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 PK05 FET, 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 PK05 FET registered?

PK05 FET is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is PK05 FET safe to buy?

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