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SV05 OHA

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests34 (19 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate55.9%

Mileage

99,428 mi
Last recorded99,428 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 OHA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 15 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 99,428 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2026 99,426 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 86,261 miles

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

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

corrosion to underside chassis and suspension components

Fail 11 Apr 2025 86,261 miles

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 Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fuel hose deteriorated underside (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

corrosion to underside chassis and suspension components

Pass 27 Mar 2024 67,803 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan corroding various (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres have age related cracking various (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis and components corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

n/s/f swivel ball corroding

o/s/f swivel housing seal weeping

slight blow on exhaust

Fail 15 Mar 2024 67,799 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s/r inner arch/sill hole and corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Prop shaft likely to become detached transfer gearbox mounts broken and insecure (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan corroding various (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres have age related cracking various (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis and components corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

n/s/f swivel ball corroding

o/s/f swivel housing seal weeping

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 21 Apr 2023 64,021 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 59,744 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 59,742 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing housing likely to fail hub seal (6.1.7 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2021 49,101 miles

n/s front flexi slight twist

play front o/s tractor joint

underside repaired/undersealed

Pass 31 Aug 2020 47,918 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 44,454 miles

Nearside Front brake disc backing plate fouling brake disc

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front 205/70/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in zone 'A' (3.2 (a) (i))

multiple suspension arm bushes split/perished but no excessive movement

Fail 25 Mar 2019 44,445 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leaking at centre to rear silencer join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front brake disc backing plate fouling brake disc

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front 205/70/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in zone 'A' (3.2 (a) (i))

multiple suspension arm bushes split/perished but no excessive movement

Pass 30 Mar 2018 42,563 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 42,554 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 40,932 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 40,929 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Additional braking device insecure ABS wiring (3.6.I.1)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Additional braking device insecure ABS wiring (3.6.I.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 38,383 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 38,367 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding causing a 41% imbalance (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing lift (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Front swivel seal leaking

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front slight bind

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 36,764 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

TRANSMISSION VAC. CONTROL PIPES ARE CORRODED AND BROKEN.

Fail 19 Mar 2015 36,761 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

ENGINE OIL LEVEL IS LOW

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE IN VERY POOR PERISHED CONDITION

TRANSMISSION VAC. CONTROL PIPES ARE CORRODED AND BROKEN.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 34,257 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 34,254 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

both rear tyres cracked between treads

nearside wiper blade slightly torn

Pass 21 Mar 2013 32,396 miles

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

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

sunstrip fitted at time of test

Fail 20 Mar 2013 32,396 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

sunstrip fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Mar 2012 30,373 miles

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

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

both front discs corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2012 30,373 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

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

both front discs corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2011 27,863 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyre perished & cracking

offside wiper torn

parking permit on nearside of windscreen

rear silncer knocking against tow bar

Pass 20 Mar 2010 25,593 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Mar 2010 25,592 miles

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 21,473 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

parking sticker on swept area

Fail 14 Mar 2009 21,473 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

parking sticker on swept area

Pass 14 Mar 2008 17,035 miles

noise from offside rear wheel when spinned

Fail 5 Mar 2008 16,891 miles

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

noise from offside rear wheel when spinned

oil leak from nearside front swivel joint

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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SV05 OHA is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.

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 SV05 OHA, 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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SV05 OHA is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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