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PL05 WDO

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

58,719 mi
Last recorded58,719 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 WDO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 58,719 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 58,719 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 56,626 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective pipe joint bolts excessively corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills corroded both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2024 56,625 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat. joint pipe has corroded apart . (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective pipe joint bolts excessively corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills corroded both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 54,143 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides worn and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust box shield corroded away.

Fail 24 Oct 2023 54,143 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides worn and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust box shield corroded away.

Pass 24 Oct 2022 51,059 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 48,498 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box shield coming away (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 48,497 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front halft shaft leaking grease and oil.

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose box shield coming away (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 45,887 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Leaking grease (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 45,887 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Leaking grease (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 43,267 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 43,265 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 40,164 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2017 36,100 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 34,859 miles

Rear exhaust corrosion

both rear tyres very cracked

Fail 2 Feb 2016 34,869 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust corrosion

both rear tyres very cracked

engine check light on

Pass 22 Jan 2015 32,432 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 28,526 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 24,603 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 1 Feb 2013 24,603 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 12 Aug 2011 20,680 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 20,680 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 18,121 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 14,072 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 11,730 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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PL05 WDO is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 WDO, 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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PL05 WDO is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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