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RE05 FAO

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

59,859 mi
Last recorded59,859 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 FAO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 59,859 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o\s and n\s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded o\s and n\s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o\s and n\s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n\s\r bumper damaged

Pass 14 Jul 2025 45,731 miles

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

Nearside Rear bumper corner damaged

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 35,444 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2024 35,444 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 31,778 miles

Front Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 25,155 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 24,938 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 24,478 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 24,130 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 23,456 miles

all 4 tyres slightly perished

Pass 24 May 2018 22,654 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 21,691 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 20,675 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 19,656 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 18,563 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 17,646 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 16,401 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 15,056 miles

this car needs wax oil treatment underneah as the under side has a couting of top rusr

Pass 3 Jun 2010 13,627 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 11,717 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 9,343 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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RE05 FAO is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 RE05 FAO, 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 RE05 FAO registered?

RE05 FAO is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is RE05 FAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE05 FAO shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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