CarVerify

Free Car Check

WG05 SUY

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Beige Petrol 1328cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

148,592 mi
Last recorded148,592 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 SUY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 148,592 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Swivel bearing leaking

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 139,601 miles

Nearside Front body mount corroded/holed

o/s front swivel pin slight play and slight leak

Pass 6 Sep 2022 133,845 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 126,713 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 126,646 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 115,241 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect and rears (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 110,657 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

all axel/diff vacuum pipes corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2018 103,754 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer mount on exhaust corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 96,946 miles

Offside Front tyre has fatigue cracks in sidewalls (replacement advised)

Offside Front tyre has fatigue cracks in sidewalls (replacement advised)

outer sill covers fitted at time of test.(not able to see condition of outer sills)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 9,691 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust mounting not attached (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer insecure on o/s (unable to see mounting) (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front tyre has fatigue cracks in sidewalls (replacement advised)

Offside Front tyre has fatigue cracks in sidewalls (replacement advised)

outer sill covers fitted at time of test.(not able to see condition of outer sills)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 95,520 miles

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

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

rear tyres cracking on sidewall

Pass 26 Jun 2015 93,073 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear tyres cracking on sidewall

Fail 26 Jun 2015 93,073 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear tyres cracking on sidewall

Pass 14 May 2014 90,126 miles

ADVISE BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED.

Pass 20 Jun 2013 85,184 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 79,651 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 72,446 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 70,803 miles

slight perishing in both front lower shock bushes

Pass 18 Jun 2010 70,186 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 70,186 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 57,120 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 43,053 miles

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

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
Full Suzuki Jimny reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WG05 SUY is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Beige with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SUY, 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

How do I check the history of WG05 SUY?

You can check the full history of WG05 SUY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WG05 SUY registered?

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

Is WG05 SUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG05 SUY shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WG05 SUY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WG05 SUY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.