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SP05 WYG

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Beige Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

67,602 mi
Last recorded67,602 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 WYG
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 67,602 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play rear u/j front prop shaft (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 62,756 miles

general underbody corrosion

Fail 18 Jun 2025 62,600 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Jun 2024 56,401 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 51,221 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 49,358 miles

Front both front swivel joints has oil misting around them

Offside Rear body mounting / rigger is corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2021 48,353 miles

Nearside Front swivel joint has a slight oil misting

Offside Rear body mounting/rigger is slightly corroded but out of prescribed area

Pass 25 Mar 2020 46,424 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 44,860 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 42,933 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 40,272 miles

sun strip fitted to top of windscreen

Fail 27 Sep 2017 40,272 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

sun strip fitted to top of windscreen

Pass 29 Jul 2016 38,626 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 38,259 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 35,810 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 35,810 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 33,729 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 33,198 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 30,097 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 28,862 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 27,835 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 23,644 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 23,644 miles

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

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

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded but not leaking

Pass 22 Oct 2008 22,115 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

tractor joint slight leak and slightly corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2008 18,887 miles

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

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTTERR EDGE

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

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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SP05 WYG is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Beige with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 SP05 WYG, 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 SP05 WYG registered?

SP05 WYG is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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