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SO05 HKV

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

58,294 mi
Last recorded58,294 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 HKV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 58,294 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

body corrosion rear

Fail 13 May 2026 58,294 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

body corrosion rear

Pass 29 May 2025 55,054 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2025 55,054 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 52,066 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front hub seal leaking

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 49,092 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seats folded ()

Fail 23 May 2023 49,092 miles

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seats folded ()

Pass 26 May 2022 46,744 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

underneath is slightly corroded in places

Pass 7 Jan 2022 46,145 miles

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

under body/suspension corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2022 46,145 miles

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

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

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

under body/suspension corroded

Central Gearbox mounting defective transfer box mount ()

Pass 5 Jan 2021 43,473 miles

surface rust on under body and suspension parts

Pass 9 Jan 2020 40,698 miles

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

under body/suspension starting to corrode

Pass 17 Dec 2018 38,051 miles

slight corrosion to under body

Pass 3 Jan 2018 34,672 miles

coil spring corroded front and rear both sides (2.4.C.1b)

under body starting to corrode

Pass 5 Jan 2017 29,995 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 26,638 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 25,969 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2014 25,391 miles

engine management light on

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 13 Mar 2014 25,391 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management light on

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 23 Nov 2012 24,607 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 72,408 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 8 Jul 2010 23,192 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 22,502 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 20,567 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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SO05 HKV is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 SO05 HKV, 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

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What year was SO05 HKV registered?

SO05 HKV is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is SO05 HKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO05 HKV shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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