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PL05 WLU

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,897 mi
Last recorded53,897 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 WLU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 53,897 miles

ALL FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED BUT NOT SIGNIFICANTLY WEAKENED

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

Fail 2 Mar 2026 53,897 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

ALL FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED BUT NOT SIGNIFICANTLY WEAKENED

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 53,366 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 52,708 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 52,708 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 51,536 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 50,588 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 48,463 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 46,829 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 44,773 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 42,095 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 39,862 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

Front metal vacuum pipes slight corrosion

Slight damage to o/s/r seatbelt

Underbody rusted/starting to corrode in places

Pass 17 Mar 2016 38,346 miles

N/s/r rear trailing arm bush worn/splitting

O/s/f brake pads wearing thin

Pass 17 Mar 2015 36,711 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 30,938 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 25,491 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 20,842 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 17,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

nearside rear shocker bush split no excessive movement.

offside 4WD pipes corroded not excessive.

offside rear shocker bush split no excessive movement.

Pass 11 Mar 2011 17,099 miles

nearside rear shocker bush split no excessive movement.

offside 4WD pipes corroded not excessive.

offside rear shocker bush split no excessive movement.

Pass 13 Mar 2010 13,944 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 11,032 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 WLU is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PL05 WLU, 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 PL05 WLU registered?

PL05 WLU is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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The MOT history for PL05 WLU shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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