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PL05 XHG

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

66,255 mi
Last recorded66,255 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 66,255 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 65,317 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2025 65,317 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 65,224 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 64,879 miles

Nearside Rear 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 9 Jul 2022 63,682 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2022 63,682 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 60,824 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion where brake pipes traverse axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion where pipes cross axle support plate (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 56,060 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front central and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion to various parts underneath/floor of vehicle

fuel pipes corroded

power steering pipes corroded

suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2019 50,834 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing/cracking badly on tread

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre perishing/cracking badly on tread

Fail 12 Sep 2019 50,752 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing/cracking badly on tread

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre perishing/cracking badly on tread

Fail 13 Aug 2019 50,374 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety swivel joint loosing oil (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front swivel joint pitted

Pass 13 Aug 2018 45,052 miles

Both front swivels corroded.

Offside Front Swivel has slight play.

Pass 15 Aug 2017 43,274 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2016 41,156 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 39,361 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 36,423 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 35,640 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 29,665 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 27,425 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 27,425 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 25,158 miles

ENGINE MANGEMENT LIGHT ON IN DASH

Pass 30 Aug 2011 21,678 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 21,674 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres cracking up

Pass 28 Aug 2009 19,045 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyre side walls cracking up

Pass 28 Aug 2008 16,324 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 XHG 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 80.8%.

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 XHG, 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 XHG registered?

PL05 XHG is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 August 2005.

Is PL05 XHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL05 XHG shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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