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SA05 MWO

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Beige Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

130,250 mi
Last recorded130,250 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA05 MWO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 130,250 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 130,250 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 121,792 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 121,792 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 115,904 miles

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

slight oil leak from nearside front stub axle seal

Pass 9 Nov 2022 109,168 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 109,158 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 95,756 miles

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub assembly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside heavily coated in underseal

Pass 12 Nov 2020 92,911 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded All 3 pipes from from the front to the fuel tank badly corroded (requires replaced ASAP) ()

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/70/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 92,904 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded All 3 pipes from from the front to the fuel tank badly corroded (requires replaced ASAP) ()

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/70/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 91,461 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 91,461 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 83,853 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 83,853 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 72,220 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 72,220 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2017 72,198 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lamps (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill damaged (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged mount broken off wires fouling (3.4.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear washer not working

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all at floor areas (5.2.6)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (2.4.A.3)

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

plastic oversill covers fitted

4x4 vacuum pipes corroded and broken

Front both axle swivels spheres badly corroded and nearside leaking oil

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

all tyres perished

Pass 16 Mar 2017 67,384 miles

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

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 16 Mar 2017 67,384 miles

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

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 60,262 miles

front brakes sticking slightly

Pass 11 Mar 2015 53,390 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 14 Mar 2014 47,419 miles

Exhaust brackets corroded at centre section

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 43,249 miles

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 21 Mar 2012 39,379 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 39,365 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 35,957 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 32,647 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 32,647 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 29,011 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 23,087 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 MWO is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Beige with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 MWO, 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 MWO is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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