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WG05 GZY

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

107,235 mi
Last recorded107,235 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 GZY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 107,235 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 105,360 miles

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

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

corrosion around headlights

Pass 7 Aug 2024 103,702 miles

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

corrosion on body around headlights

Pass 14 Aug 2023 102,337 miles

corrosion around front headlights near front body mountings

Pass 3 Aug 2022 100,536 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front hub to swivel housing slight movement up and down

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front hub to swivel housing slight movement up and down

corrosion around headlights

fuel cap sealing device cracked but sealing

Pass 9 Aug 2021 99,142 miles

Nearside Front hub to swivel housing slight play up and down

Nearside Front slight leak from swivel housing seal

Offside Front hub to swivel housing slight play up and down

Offside Front slight leak from swivel housing seal

corrosion near front lights

fuel cap seal deteriorated but not leaking

Pass 7 Aug 2020 96,395 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front swivel housing seal leaking

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

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front swivel housing seal leaking

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

corrosion near front lights

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 12 Aug 2019 94,016 miles

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

Front body corrosion near front lights

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front headlight damage but not insecure

Offside Front hub slight leaking from seal

Pass 4 Jul 2018 91,688 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Offside headlight damage

Pass 6 Jul 2017 88,970 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 88,970 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion near headlights (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 83,925 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 79,918 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 76,123 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2014 76,123 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 72,075 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 67,500 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 67,475 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 63,782 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 55,282 miles

front discs worn

Fail 23 Jun 2009 42,894 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 23 Jun 2009 42,894 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 33,433 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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WG05 GZY is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 WG05 GZY, 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 WG05 GZY registered?

WG05 GZY is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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The MOT history for WG05 GZY shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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