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PN05 ZGO

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,065 mi
Last recorded60,065 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN05 ZGO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 60,065 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 56,102 miles

Lower chassis / suspension / body covered in under seal

Pass 1 Oct 2024 55,754 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 52,316 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 52,316 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 49,915 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 48,436 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 48,283 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2021 48,283 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2019 47,676 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 43,679 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

O/S/Front tyre starting to perish on the outer sidewall

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 42,609 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 41,272 miles

o/s/rear tyre perished.

Pass 18 Mar 2016 39,929 miles

front tyre uneven wear

rear tyres low on tread

Pass 23 Mar 2015 38,875 miles

N/S/F Swivel houseing leaking grease

N/s & O/s Hub vent pipes Badly corroded near front springs

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear silencer is badly corroded but not leaking gases

Pass 26 Mar 2014 37,407 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 37,407 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 44,907 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 31,284 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 31,284 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 28,925 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 25,806 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 23,109 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 19,901 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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PN05 ZGO is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PN05 ZGO, 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 PN05 ZGO registered?

PN05 ZGO is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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