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PY05 AAK

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Multi-colour Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

128,066 mi
Last recorded128,066 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY05 AAK
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 128,066 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 124,354 miles

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear both (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 124,354 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective post CAT lambda sensor not plugged in (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached trailing arm, rear bolt loose but wont tighten (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashing when indicator is switched on, but indicator doens't work - LED (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashing when indicator is switched on, but indicator doesn't work - LED (4.3.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s/f approx. 3mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed visible in damage to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering linkage likely to become detached forward steering arm has excessive movement between arm and track rod end - suspect threads stripped internally (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear both (4.7.1 (a))

both front hub swivel seals are leaking

smell of fuel around fuel tank area - no visible leak

Pass 15 Mar 2024 119,641 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has low reserve travel

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

Slight leak from nearside front hub seal

Fail 13 Mar 2024 119,639 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing X1 wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has low reserve travel

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

Slight leak from nearside front hub seal

Pass 31 Mar 2023 119,138 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 117,740 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 114,130 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 110,904 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 100,984 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 92,926 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2013 92,925 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 80,574 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2012 80,573 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 63,069 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 48,321 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 30,288 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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PY05 AAK is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Multi-colour with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 PY05 AAK, 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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PY05 AAK is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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