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SA05 KOJ

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

111,631 mi
Last recorded111,631 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 111,631 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 103,935 miles

Body not fully secure small holes behind headlights. and one buy body mount at rear (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 98,345 miles

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

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 93,260 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 91,116 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 87,847 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 87,842 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 86,643 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 84,894 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 83,343 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 81,279 miles

General underside corrosion.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 75,617 miles

both front tyres close to limit and cracking slightly

Fail 4 Feb 2016 75,617 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 31% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyres close to limit and cracking slightly

Pass 3 Sep 2015 73,223 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 68,030 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2014 68,029 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

all tyres cracking

Fail 11 Jun 2014 67,965 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 63,326 miles

BRAKE PIPES FRONT TO REAR AND REAR AXLE PIPES HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

Pass 12 Sep 2012 57,123 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 57,120 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 51,659 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2011 51,496 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 44,077 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 34,051 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2009 33,924 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 22,985 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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SA05 KOJ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 KOJ, 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 KOJ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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