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PY05 OBT

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,419 mi
Last recorded81,419 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY05 OBT
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 81,419 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025 78,097 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 73,045 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 68,730 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive sphere slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2022 66,286 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 62,229 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 62,229 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 58,864 miles

FLOORS AND CHASSIS CORRODING

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODING

FRONT BRAKES BINDING SLIGHTLY

FUEL AND BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

POWER STEERING PIPES CORRODING AND STARTING TO LEAK SLIGHTLY

Pass 14 Jun 2019 56,753 miles

BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

CHASSIS / UNDER BODY CORRODING

FRONT DISCS CORRODING

N/S FRONT BRAKE STICKING SLIGHTLY

Pass 19 Jun 2018 52,200 miles

EXHAUST CORRODING

N/S FRONT BRAKE IS BINDING SLIGHTLY

SLIGHT CORROSION ON FRONT CHASSIS

UNDERSIDE CORRODING

Pass 13 Jun 2017 48,689 miles

UNDERSIDE OF BODY CORRODING

Pass 6 Jun 2016 45,047 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 45,047 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2015 42,354 miles

exhaust silencer corroding

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 OBT is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OBT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PY05 OBT registered?

PY05 OBT is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 2 June 2005.

Is PY05 OBT safe to buy?

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