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WF05 SUO

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

118,868 mi
Last recorded118,868 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 SUO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 118,868 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside Has Areas Of Surface Corrosion

Pass 16 Sep 2024 117,657 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 116,218 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 116,148 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted from caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 114,715 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 4 out of 5 (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2022 114,601 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 4 out of 5 (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 113,352 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 113,352 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer/cat converter (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 113,258 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 109,436 miles

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))

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

Pass 14 May 2018 101,073 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion top coil spring mounting (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion top coil spring mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 2 May 2017 92,397 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 12 May 2016 82,190 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 May 2015 73,460 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2014 65,039 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 57,277 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 57,277 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 47,840 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 41,874 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 41,055 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 36,528 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 36,528 miles

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

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

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres in poor condition

Pass 13 May 2008 32,002 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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WF05 SUO is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WF05 SUO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WF05 SUO registered?

WF05 SUO is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 3 May 2005.

Is WF05 SUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF05 SUO shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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