MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,667 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sides inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Front both sides hub seals leaking
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front hub seals leaking both sides
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
oil leak offside front driveshaft seal
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front hub slight oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Front hub seal leaking slightly
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
fuel pipes corroded at rear
slight fluid leak from steering box
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front brake slight drag
Oil leak ()
Plastic sill covers fitted
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 0.83 (7.3.D.4)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal steering box area (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight power steering leak
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight power steering leak
water leak
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
o/s/f brake pads low,n/s/f tyre worn edges,
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
o/s/f brake pads low,n/s/f tyre worn edges,
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
engine management light illuminated
power steering pipes slightly corroded
Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
engine management light illuminated
power steering pipes slightly corroded
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
o/s and n/s/f pivot ball unit wet advice,
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
Based on 677,512 MOT tests across 43,507 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
PL05 BOV is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 PL05 BOV, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of PL05 BOV?
You can check the full history of PL05 BOV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was PL05 BOV registered?
PL05 BOV is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 June 2005.
Is PL05 BOV safe to buy?
The MOT history for PL05 BOV shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does PL05 BOV have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on PL05 BOV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.