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PLZ 1464

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

101,270 mi
Last recorded101,270 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLZ 1464
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 101,270 miles

Coil spring corroded All springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp mounting area corroded and perforated, not considered to be excessive.

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp mounting area corroded and perforated, not considered to be excessive.

Fail 2 Apr 2026 101,264 miles

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission Hub seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp mounting area corroded and perforated, not considered to be excessive.

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp mounting area corroded and perforated, not considered to be excessive.

Pass 3 Apr 2025 98,560 miles

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 98,560 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 95,715 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 91,567 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2022 87,280 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 83,756 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2020 80,725 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 77,577 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 73,243 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 73,243 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 69,278 miles

slight restriction of movement on front wheels

Pass 5 Apr 2016 65,547 miles

Rear exaust has internal failure

Pass 22 Apr 2015 61,392 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 59,011 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 56,114 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 54,445 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 54,441 miles

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 47,840 miles

slight play in offside front hub

Pass 10 Aug 2010 37,735 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 25,365 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 17,662 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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PLZ 1464 is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 PLZ 1464, 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 PLZ 1464 registered?

PLZ 1464 is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is PLZ 1464 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PLZ 1464 shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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