CarVerify

Free Car Check

SJ05 PFG

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,348 mi
Last recorded64,348 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 PFG
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 64,348 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 63,393 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 61,731 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 60,117 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 53,192 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 52,673 miles

all four tyres have slight cracking to outer walls

Pass 11 Jul 2017 51,783 miles

Nearside Outer Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened cable bracket corroded (3.5.1b)

all under sections have surface corrosion

Fail 26 Jun 2017 51,750 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint oil leaking from hub rear seal (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside front, offside rear and nearside rear tyres slightly perished.

Pass 10 Jun 2016 47,972 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 47,022 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 44,797 miles

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

surface rust under car

Pass 9 Jul 2013 42,526 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 39,236 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 34,620 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 30,251 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2010 30,251 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 24,971 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 24,865 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 18,843 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 18,772 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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
Full Suzuki Jimny reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SJ05 PFG is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SJ05 PFG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SJ05 PFG?

You can check the full history of SJ05 PFG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SJ05 PFG registered?

SJ05 PFG is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is SJ05 PFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ05 PFG shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SJ05 PFG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SJ05 PFG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.