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PL05 WTX

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

46,729 mi
Last recorded46,729 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 WTX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 46,729 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 45,891 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 45,250 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 44,469 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 43,507 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 43,507 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 42,492 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 41,392 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 37,009 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 28,751 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 28,751 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 21,435 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 21,435 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 19,030 miles

All tyres slightly perished in tread - due to age

Pass 13 Aug 2014 17,178 miles

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 16 Aug 2013 14,345 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 11,797 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 11,797 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 8,327 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 7,796 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 7,190 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 7,190 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 5,564 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 WTX is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WTX, 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

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What year was PL05 WTX registered?

PL05 WTX is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 12 July 2005.

Is PL05 WTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL05 WTX shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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