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WJ05 URE

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

103,378 mi
Last recorded103,378 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 URE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 103,378 miles

Heavily undersealed

Fail 22 May 2024 103,272 miles

Central Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front too rear sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2023 100,120 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 100,113 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 95,369 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))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all four shocks (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 95,339 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front axle hub leaking

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

Nearside Rear body mounts corroded

Offside Rear body mounts corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all four (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 91,750 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 91,720 miles

Central Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis brace /fuel tank support (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust system insecure rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected upper coil spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering body mounting corroded and fractured (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

offside and nearside front inner wings slightly corroded

offside rear inner wheel arch slightly corroded

slight corrosion to boot floor

Pass 13 Mar 2020 87,093 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 87,093 miles

Emissions not tested due to high tick over (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2018 82,383 miles

Nearside Front Lower swivel hub bearing slight play

Nearside Rear boot floor rusty but ok at time of test

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 82,382 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower swivel hub bearing slight play

Nearside Rear boot floor rusty but ok at time of test

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 76,050 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2/3mm (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2017 76,047 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch x2 bits (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2/3mm (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 70,028 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint swivel bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 63,480 miles

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 63,349 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 57,533 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 57,533 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

slight brake bind o/s front

Pass 19 Mar 2013 52,412 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 47,120 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

slight bind on o/s/f brake

Pass 22 Feb 2011 41,172 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 35,125 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 28,328 miles

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

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

o/s inner door handle insecure

o/s swivel hub leaking

Pass 12 Feb 2008 21,378 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 21,378 miles

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

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 URE is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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