CarVerify

Free Car Check

WJ05 GXA

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

78,676 mi
Last recorded78,676 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 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

RegistrationWJ05 GXA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
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

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 78,676 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 78,424 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 77,962 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2023 77,940 miles

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission swivel joint leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 77,352 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 76,968 miles

Coil spring corroded Front springs are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre is cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 76,930 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded Front springs are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 76,548 miles

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

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2019 75,831 miles

Nearside Front swivel ball slightly rusty

Nearside axle swivel joint slightly rusty

Offside axle swivel join slightly rusty

all oil pipes to swivel joints coroded

Pass 2 Aug 2018 74,969 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 74,176 miles

All suspension bushes cracking

Body has slight corrosion All under vehicle rusty (6.1.B.2)

Centre exhaust mounting brakes broken but is still secure

Pass 1 Aug 2016 73,016 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 71,920 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 69,775 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2013 68,109 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 61,884 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 50,506 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 38,547 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 33,101 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2010 33,101 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 22,631 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 17,740 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 17,740 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
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

WJ05 GXA 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 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 WJ05 GXA, 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 WJ05 GXA?

You can check the full history of WJ05 GXA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WJ05 GXA registered?

WJ05 GXA is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is WJ05 GXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ05 GXA 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.

Does WJ05 GXA 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 WJ05 GXA. 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.