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SM05 OLU

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

66,553 mi
Last recorded66,553 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 OLU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 66,553 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint seal weeping

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Axle swivel joint seal weeping

Fail 6 Nov 2025 66,550 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint seal weeping

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Axle swivel joint seal weeping

Pass 11 Nov 2024 64,810 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 64,804 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (by body mount ) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear of inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear of inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 63,136 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint seal weaping

Offside Front Axle swivel joint seal weaping

Fail 13 Oct 2023 63,114 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint seal weaping

Offside Front Axle swivel joint seal weaping

Pass 19 Oct 2022 61,460 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 61,351 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting by rear bumper (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and body mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and body mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 60,165 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front hub seals leaking

Fail 14 Sep 2021 60,164 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front hub seals leaking

Pass 16 Sep 2020 59,252 miles

Oil leak both front hubs

Fail 11 Sep 2020 59,245 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leak both front hubs

Pass 18 Sep 2019 58,676 miles

Slight leak both front hubs

Pass 6 Sep 2018 57,753 miles

Slight leak both front hubs

Pass 7 Sep 2017 56,938 miles

Slight leak both front hubs

Pass 6 Sep 2016 56,054 miles

Slight oil leak both front hubs

Fail 5 Sep 2016 56,014 miles

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

Slight oil leak both front hubs

Pass 29 Sep 2015 54,908 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 54,015 miles

both rear tyres cracking on tread

Fail 23 Oct 2014 54,015 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rear tyres cracking on tread

Pass 30 Oct 2013 51,237 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 48,217 miles

fron tyres perishing

Pass 2 Nov 2011 45,616 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 45,614 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 43,744 miles

signs of soot next to cat

Pass 9 Mar 2010 35,837 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 27,655 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 24,871 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 OLU is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 OLU, 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 OLU registered?

SM05 OLU is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 14 July 2005.

Is SM05 OLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM05 OLU shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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