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PY05 JFN

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

65,663 mi
Last recorded65,663 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY05 JFN
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 65,663 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 63,583 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Advise slight corrosion rear underside/repairs covered in undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 63,580 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))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner arch’s corroded/sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger badly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner rash’s corroded/sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger badly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 61,884 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Front axle swivel joints slight oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner front wing area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner front wing area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Advise rear slight corrosion near body mount(boot) welded repairs covered in undersill

Pass 22 Nov 2021 61,775 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Nov 2020 59,406 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 59,404 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch by body mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch by body mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 58,769 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2019 58,769 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 57,858 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2017 54,524 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 54,523 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside rear brake grinding

Pass 17 Nov 2016 52,479 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2016 52,479 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 48,917 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all underside corroding

Fail 30 Dec 2015 48,916 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded around fuel tank-as marked (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength around fuel tank-as marked (5.2.6)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all underside corroding

Pass 30 Dec 2014 44,627 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 40,570 miles

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)

exhaust system corroded

front discs corroding

Fail 30 Dec 2013 40,570 miles

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

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)

exhaust system corroded

front discs corroding

Pass 14 Dec 2012 37,032 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2012 37,032 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 32,757 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

both rear and o/s/f tyres slightly perishing round sidewall

heat shield loose on rear silencer/corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2012 32,757 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

both rear and o/s/f tyres slightly perishing round sidewall

heat shield loose on rear silencer/corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2011 25,093 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 22,236 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 22,236 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 13,456 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 6,545 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 JFN is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 PY05 JFN, 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 JFN is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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