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SM05 AWA

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,552 mi
Last recorded69,552 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 AWA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 69,552 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2026 69,550 miles

Fuel tank insecure cross member corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 69,206 miles

UNDERSIDE CORRODED

Pass 22 Sep 2023 68,442 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 68,334 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 67,511 miles

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 2 Oct 2018 63,969 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 62,955 miles

Brake and fuel pipes under sealed over

Central Rear floor pan repaired and undersealed

Front tyres 3mm

Heavy corrosion on both sides of rear chassis

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

Nearside Rear Inner sill repaired and undersealed

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

Offside Rear Inner sill repaired and undersealed

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

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

Whole chassis heavily corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2017 62,922 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear sill (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear boot floor (5.2.6)

Brake and fuel pipes under sealed over

Front tyres 3mm

Heavy corrosion on both sides of rear chassis

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

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

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

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

Whole chassis heavily corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2016 60,583 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 49,798 miles

brake pipes and hoses coated

chassie corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2015 49,788 miles

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

Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn front prop, rear universal joint (2.5.C.1c)

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

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

Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin top and botton both sides (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

brake pipes and hoses coated

chassie corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2014 49,725 miles

Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

all tyre's slight cracking

side skirts

Fail 30 Sep 2014 49,725 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

all tyre's slight cracking

side skirts

Pass 3 Oct 2013 43,507 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

exhaust corroded

side skirts

Pass 28 Sep 2012 38,464 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 32,469 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 25,326 miles

front spheres slightly deterated

Fail 9 Jul 2010 25,318 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 20,522 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 20,520 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 15,465 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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SM05 AWA is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SM05 AWA, 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 SM05 AWA registered?

SM05 AWA is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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The MOT history for SM05 AWA shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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