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WAY 17E

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,023 mi
Last recorded118,023 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAY 17E
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 118,023 miles

offside and nearside front body mounts corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2026 117,834 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Under sill rusty & holed near body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill rusty & holed near seat belt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under sill rusty & holed near body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Front exhaust downpipe flange corroded away

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad approx 3.0mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded hose/pipe corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 109,794 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Panel both corners (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 102,261 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front hub seal leaking

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 93,600 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 11 Mar 2022 84,878 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 84,878 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 76,781 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 5 Mar 2021 76,776 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 20 Mar 2020 69,932 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 13 Mar 2019 63,484 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 59,125 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 59,111 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 56,446 miles

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

Nearside Rear showing sign of age

Nearside Rear showing sign of age

Rear exhaust silencer slightly deterioated

Fail 23 Jan 2017 56,446 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick offside and nearside (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear showing sign of age

Nearside Rear showing sign of age

Rear exhaust silencer slightly deterioated

Pass 3 Mar 2016 53,444 miles

Front rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear shoeing signs of age

Pass 2 Mar 2015 49,998 miles

axle swivell corroded but not causing leak

n/s rear tyre side wall perished

rear silencer slightly deteriated

Pass 27 Feb 2014 46,464 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 44,323 miles

centre section exhaust hanger adrift due to corrosion

exhaust back box corroded

near side rear tyre perished.

Fail 19 Feb 2013 44,299 miles

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

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

centre section exhaust hanger adrift due to corrosion

exhaust back box corroded

osf,nsf and nsr tyres perished

Pass 27 Feb 2012 42,077 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

backbox thin

both front tyres perished

Pass 28 Feb 2011 39,806 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 37,759 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 36,377 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 32,545 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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WAY 17E is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WAY 17E, 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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WAY 17E is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 14 May 2005.

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