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SW05 XPE

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

102,105 mi
Last recorded102,105 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 XPE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 102,105 miles

slight play in prop shaft UJ's

Both front swivel hubs corroded

Both front wipers smearing on the screen

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust fouling on tow bar bracket.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes to the axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes to the axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Slight corrosion to front brake discs.

Under side of the body corroded at various points

Unser sealer all round

Fail 1 Oct 2025 102,104 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Both front swivel hubs corroded

Both front wipers smearing on the screen

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust fouling on tow bar bracket.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes to the axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes to the axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Slight corrosion to front brake discs.

Under side of the body corroded at various points

Unser sealer all round

both headlight lenses cloudy

slight play in prop shaft UJ's

Pass 30 Sep 2024 99,940 miles

Under-sealer all around

Fail 12 Jul 2024 99,899 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Headlamp mounting panel corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 90,324 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2021 88,159 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 85,585 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 82,882 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front swivel housing slight weep . very slight play in bottom king pin

Pass 3 Jul 2018 77,584 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 69,794 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 69,794 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 63,638 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 63,638 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)

Pass 12 May 2015 54,206 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 50,289 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 45,749 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 40,844 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 36,030 miles

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

o/s/f inner brake surface corroded.

Pass 14 Jun 2010 29,813 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 24,304 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 24,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s/f axle ball oil seal laeking oil but not contaminating brake disc

Pass 16 Jun 2008 18,566 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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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SW05 XPE is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 SW05 XPE, 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 SW05 XPE registered?

SW05 XPE is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 June 2005.

Is SW05 XPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW05 XPE shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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