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SA05 HTG

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

67,960 mi
Last recorded67,960 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA05 HTG
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 67,960 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 66,043 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 66,043 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 65,848 miles

underbody has been under sealed

Fail 16 Feb 2022 65,844 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

underbody has been under sealed

Pass 4 Aug 2020 61,155 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 61,155 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 59,182 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 59,181 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured trailing arm to axle mounting bracket (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 57,119 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 56,289 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 56,286 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front hub seal leaking

Fail 27 Nov 2017 56,252 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Bad leak at offside front hub seal

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Sill trims fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Slight leak at nearside front hub seal

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

Both offside transfer box mountings broken

Pass 28 Nov 2016 52,659 miles

Front diff seals leaking

Fail 28 Nov 2016 52,658 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded CENTER OF SILL (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Front diff seals leaking

exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 5 Nov 2015 48,770 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust has part of the system deteriorating

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

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

One rear silencer mounting bracket broken (system is still adequately supported)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2015 48,770 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Rearmost body mounting area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking Steering box area (2.3.3b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust has part of the system deteriorating

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

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

One rear silencer mounting bracket broken (system is still adequately supported)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 45,950 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust has parts of the system deteriorating

Nearside front brake binding slightly

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

One rear silencer mounting bracket broken (system is still adequately supported just now)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Slight leak at offside hub seal

Fail 4 Nov 2014 45,950 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust has parts of the system deteriorating

Nearside front brake binding slightly

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

One rear silencer mounting bracket broken (system is still adequately supported just now)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Slight leak at offside hub seal

Fail 7 Nov 2013 42,465 miles

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

CAT heat shield insecure

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

One rear silencer mounting broken (system is still adequately supported at the moment)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear silencer in very poor condition

Pass 7 Nov 2013 42,465 miles

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

CAT heat shield insecure

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

One rear silencer mounting broken (system is still adequately supported at the moment)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear silencer in very poor condition

Pass 24 Oct 2012 37,643 miles

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

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

Rear silencer heavily corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2012 37,643 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear silencer heavily corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2011 30,297 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 27,819 miles

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

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

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

oil leak at both front hubs

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2010 24,844 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s swivel joint has leak of grease

Pass 10 Feb 2009 21,519 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 16,668 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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 HTG 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 60.7%.

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 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 HTG, 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 HTG is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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The MOT history for SA05 HTG shows 28 tests with a 60.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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