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RF05 AJO

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

79,447 mi
Last recorded79,447 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 AJO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 79,447 miles

Rear Underbody Covered In Underseal

Pass 15 Sep 2025 78,239 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill(mid) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Stabiliser bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 76,717 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 74,704 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 72,458 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Front suspension joint leaking

Pass 27 Sep 2021 70,070 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 67,727 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 65,560 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test items hanging interior mirror.

Pass 24 Oct 2018 63,088 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 59,361 miles

exhaust bracket corroded but system adequately supported

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2017 59,361 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

exhaust bracket corroded but system adequately supported

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2016 56,648 miles

Exhaust bracket broken but system still adequately supported

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2015 55,098 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 51,842 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 48,610 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Sep 2012 43,799 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 35,168 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 29,562 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 21,883 miles

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 10 Oct 2008 16,415 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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RF05 AJO is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 RF05 AJO, 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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What year was RF05 AJO registered?

RF05 AJO is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 4 May 2005.

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