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WD05 AEV

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

96,615 mi
Last recorded96,615 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD05 AEV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 96,615 miles

CHASSIS, BODY AND CHASSIS COMPONENTS CORRODED

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

FOOTBRAKE AT 46% EFFICIENCY

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin REPLACEMENT ADVISED (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front SWIVEL JOINT LEAKING

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin REPLACEMENT ADVISED (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

VARIOUS CORROSION TO CHASSIS, BODY AND CHASSIS COMPONENTS

Fail 2 Jun 2026 96,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended INSECURE (7.1.2 (d))

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

CHASSIS, BODY AND CHASSIS COMPONENTS CORRODED

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

FOOTBRAKE AT 46% EFFICIENCY

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin REPLACEMENT ADVISED (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front SWIVEL JOINT LEAKING

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin REPLACEMENT ADVISED (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

VARIOUS CORROSION TO CHASSIS, BODY AND CHASSIS COMPONENTS

Pass 2 Jun 2025 90,018 miles

CHASSIS, BODY AND CHASSIS COMPONENTS COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front SWIVEL JOINT LEAKING

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

VARIOUS CORROSION TO CHASSIS, BODY AND CHASSIS COMPONENTS

Fail 2 Jun 2025 90,018 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

CHASSIS, BODY AND CHASSIS COMPONENTS COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front SWIVEL JOINT LEAKING

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

VARIOUS CORROSION TO CHASSIS, BODY AND CHASSIS COMPONENTS

Pass 3 Jun 2024 84,592 miles

CHASSIS, BODY AND CHASSIS COMPONENTS COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

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

Front PLAY/MOVEMENT IN BOTH SWIVEL JOINTS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front SWIVEL JOINT LEAKING

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

VARIOUS CORROSION TO CHASSIS, BODY AND CHASSIS COMPONENTS

Fail 3 Jun 2024 84,592 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

CHASSIS, BODY AND CHASSIS COMPONENTS COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

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

Front PLAY/MOVEMENT IN BOTH SWIVEL JOINTS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front SWIVEL JOINT LEAKING

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

VARIOUS CORROSION TO CHASSIS, BODY AND CHASSIS COMPONENTS

Fail 3 Jun 2024 84,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

CHASSIS, BODY AND CHASSIS COMPONENTS COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

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

Front PLAY/MOVEMENT IN BOTH SWIVEL JOINTS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front SWIVEL JOINT LEAKING

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

VARIOUS CORROSION TO CHASSIS, BODY AND CHASSIS COMPONENTS

Pass 14 Jun 2023 79,084 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front slight play/movement in swivel joint

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear floor/body corroded

footbrake at 54% efficiency

Fail 5 Jun 2023 78,959 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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 Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front slight play/movement in swivel joint

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear floor/body corroded

footbrake at 54% efficiency

Pass 8 Jun 2022 74,048 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 69,308 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 69,255 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components Hub seal on sphere leaking, oil contamination on brakes (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 65,679 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2020 65,645 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mount marked with chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mount in front of rear wheels marked with chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting very back body mount marked with chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mount marked with chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cill area marked with chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mount in front of rear wheels marked with chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting very back body mount marked with chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 61,216 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 60,200 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 59,066 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 57,270 miles

Nearside Inner Sill Slightly Corroded

Offside Inner Sill Slightly Corroded

Offside Rear Tyre Perishing

Pass 1 Jul 2015 55,418 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 51,700 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 24 Jul 2014 51,700 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 47,096 miles

n/s/f swivel hub oil seal retaining ring corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2012 40,800 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

underbody surface rust

Pass 11 Oct 2011 34,080 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 34,034 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 24,713 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2009 20,271 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 20,271 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 15,720 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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WD05 AEV is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 WD05 AEV, 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 WD05 AEV registered?

WD05 AEV is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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