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SU51 HOC

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

65,058 mi
Last recorded65,058 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSU51 HOC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 65,058 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 63,805 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 62,439 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 72,736 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 61,202 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 60,138 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 59,074 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 57,509 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 56,159 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 54,742 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 54,740 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 51,758 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 50,059 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 50,059 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 49,983 miles

front pannard rod bushs are worn and weak

nearside front hub ball is pitted

Pass 20 Sep 2014 45,293 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 41,104 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear exhaust box rattling

Both rear tyres perishing

Battery warning light on dash

Pass 10 Sep 2012 37,226 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres starting to crack on tread line

Pass 10 Sep 2011 33,431 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 30,074 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 26,814 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 26,655 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 21,399 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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SU51 HOC is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 SU51 HOC, 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 SU51 HOC registered?

SU51 HOC is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 23 September 2005.

Is SU51 HOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SU51 HOC shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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