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WG05 HBC

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

102,835 mi
Last recorded102,835 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 HBC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 102,835 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 94,360 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 93,813 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 91,009 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 88,210 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 88,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 84,081 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 84,070 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 81,740 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front abs sensor securing bolt corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2019 80,125 miles

Central Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 76,264 miles

Central Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 73,366 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 71,524 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 69,642 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 67,485 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 64,145 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 63,746 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 58,833 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)

Fail 19 Jul 2012 58,833 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 51,339 miles

Nearside rear tyre starting to crack in tread & side walls.

Offside front tyre tread depth low on inner edge in an area of secondary tread & starting to crack in tread/side walls

Offside rear tyre starting to crack in tread & side walls

Pass 11 Aug 2010 43,629 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 35,663 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 27,540 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 27,540 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 HBC is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 HBC, 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 WG05 HBC registered?

WG05 HBC is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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