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PN05 ZHJ

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

81,737 mi
Last recorded81,737 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN05 ZHJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 81,737 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2025 80,780 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 79,357 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 77,869 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 76,212 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 74,533 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 73,280 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 72,283 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 71,468 miles

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

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

surface corrosion throughout underbody

Fail 23 Aug 2018 71,459 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

surface corrosion throughout underbody

Pass 31 Aug 2017 70,218 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Rear chassis has surface corrosion throughout

Pass 25 Aug 2016 67,716 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear inside clip (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2015 61,650 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 56,162 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight movement in both front inner anti roll bar D bushes

Pass 27 Aug 2013 51,612 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2013 51,598 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 46,722 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 46,645 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 39,687 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 31,295 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 23,194 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 19,873 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 19,342 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 ZHJ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Black 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 PN05 ZHJ, 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 ZHJ registered?

PN05 ZHJ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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