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WJ05 GWW

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Beige Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

99,674 mi
Last recorded99,674 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 GWW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 99,674 miles

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))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 95,828 miles

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2023 92,435 miles

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

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

rear shock absorbers corroded

rear x over brake pipe corroded

suspension vacuum pipes corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2022 88,798 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 88,781 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced boot floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 86,412 miles

front axel vac pipes corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2020 84,033 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front axle vacuum pipes corrpded

Pass 12 Sep 2019 81,553 miles

Advise vacuum pipes corroded on top of front axle

Pass 18 Sep 2018 77,874 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))

both rear tyres side walls perished

front suspension hub seals perished & split

suspension vacuum pipes corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2017 74,601 miles

front axle vacuum pipes corroded

front brake disc scored o-s & n-s

front pads getting low

n-s rear tyre side wall perished

Pass 23 Sep 2016 70,722 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 69,135 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 67,597 miles

metal vacuum pipes corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2013 66,489 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2013 63,888 miles

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

rear seats folded away

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 24 Jan 2013 63,888 miles

rear seats folded away

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 26 Jan 2012 58,336 miles

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

nearside front tyre on limit

Pass 27 Jan 2011 52,879 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 46,133 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)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 38,261 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 29,664 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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WJ05 GWW is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Beige with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 WJ05 GWW, 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 WJ05 GWW registered?

WJ05 GWW is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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The MOT history for WJ05 GWW shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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