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SG05 CTV

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

78,700 mi
Last recorded78,700 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG05 CTV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 78,700 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 58,145 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 58,145 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 53,507 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 52,933 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 51,527 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s inner wings and front member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s and n/s out riggers (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s under sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 51,471 miles

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o/s and n/s under sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Towbar obstructing the registration plate so that it is unreadable (6.1.6 (f) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s inner wings and front member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s and n/s out riggers (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s under sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 48,607 miles

Central exhaust slight corrosion at joint with front pipe

Fail 11 Oct 2017 48,603 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 45,624 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 45,614 miles

Braking system leaking front to rear pipe (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking front pipe (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 42,527 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 37,027 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 33,051 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2013 33,050 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 29,685 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 26,112 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 26,112 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 22,253 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 22,253 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 18,804 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 13,468 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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SG05 CTV is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SG05 CTV, 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 SG05 CTV registered?

SG05 CTV is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 21 May 2005.

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