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WJ05 GYC

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

80,553 mi
Last recorded80,553 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 GYC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 80,553 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 1 Jun 2026 80,332 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 21 Jul 2022 76,680 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 76,677 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 74,510 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes show slight corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 71,798 miles

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

removed steering wheel cover as slightly loose fit

Fail 3 Aug 2020 71,796 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

removed steering wheel cover as slightly loose fit

Pass 1 Aug 2019 69,711 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 66,670 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2017 62,532 miles

rear silencer outer skin corroded but not leaking

Pass 1 Aug 2016 58,664 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 54,130 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 49,919 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 45,236 miles

both rear tyre treads cracking thru old age

Pass 22 Feb 2012 39,097 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 34,409 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 34,279 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 29,512 miles

osr wheel noise when rotated

Pass 20 Feb 2009 25,382 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 20,732 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 20,603 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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 GYC is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WJ05 GYC, 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 GYC registered?

WJ05 GYC is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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The MOT history for WJ05 GYC shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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