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SA05 BHU

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,232 mi
Last recorded100,232 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA05 BHU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 100,232 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 88,647 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material heavily undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

sill covers fitted

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 3 Apr 2025 88,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under headlamp x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under headlamp (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

underside heavily undersealed

sill covers fitted

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material heavily undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 78,875 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 77,122 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight corrosion underbody /chassis

Pass 20 Jan 2022 76,106 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mains (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 75,316 miles

Front Exhaust deteriorated

Pass 14 Jan 2020 74,866 miles

Front Exhaust repaired / deteriorated

Pass 12 Jan 2019 74,610 miles

Front Body panels slightly corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2019 74,610 miles

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

Front Body panels slightly corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 74,498 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

underbody/chassis corroded rec wax-oyl protection

Fail 13 Jan 2018 74,498 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

underbody/chassis corroded rec wax-oyl protection

Pass 13 Jan 2017 74,118 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 73,502 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

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

Fail 25 Jan 2016 73,505 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust deteriorated

Pass 27 Jan 2015 70,553 miles

O/S/F - Hub/Sphere pitted.

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2015 70,553 miles

O/S/F - Hub/Sphere pitted.

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 66,381 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 65,665 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 55,215 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 39,564 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 29,258 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Mar 2009 29,246 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Mar 2008 22,452 miles

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

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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SA05 BHU is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SA05 BHU, 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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SA05 BHU is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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