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PX05 JHL

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

142,946 mi
Last recorded142,946 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX05 JHL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 142,946 miles

ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS HAVE BEEN UNDERSEALED

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

decelometer test done due to off road tyres

Fail 20 Mar 2026 142,931 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill area badly corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Rear inner sill area badly corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Rear inner wheel arch area badly corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill area badly corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Rear inner sill area badly corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Rear inner wheel arch area badly corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipes corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm mounting area to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal All over underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 131,781 miles

rear seats folded down

underside of vehicle and components covered in grease

Fail 14 Mar 2025 131,781 miles

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

rear seats folded down

underside of vehicle and components covered in grease

Pass 23 Mar 2024 123,012 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 119,682 miles

Boot floor heavily corroded

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

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

inner wings heavily corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2022 115,389 miles

Boot floor corroded

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

Inner sills floor and chassis corroded

Inner wings corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 115,388 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front excessive play in front axle knuckle joint

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

exhaust heat shield loose

play in transfer box mounts

Pass 28 Aug 2021 112,710 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2021 112,710 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 104,724 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 104,724 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 96,495 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 88,841 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 87,920 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 87,920 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Oil leak swivel ball

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 84,124 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 84,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear tyres just under 3mm tread

Pass 11 Nov 2015 75,633 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 75,628 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

rear exhast corroded

shields around rear drums corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2014 67,078 miles

sheild around rear brake backplates corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2014 67,068 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

nearside front tyre approaching wear indictors

sheild around rear brake backplates corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2013 58,929 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 49,506 miles

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2012 49,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2012 49,132 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 42,258 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 34,941 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

PWS belt slightly cracking

Slight oil leak on o/s of front axle

Pass 28 Feb 2009 28,195 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 28,191 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 21,183 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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PX05 JHL is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PX05 JHL, 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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PX05 JHL is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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