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WK05 TCO

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

70,135 mi
Last recorded70,135 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK05 TCO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 70,135 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2025 70,061 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 67,349 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2024 67,319 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 64,541 miles

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

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))

all shocks corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2023 64,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

All brake pipes covered in grease

All shock absorber corroded

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 62,077 miles

General under body corrosion

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 62,076 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General under body corrosion

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front corrosion on shock absorber casing

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

Nearside Rear corrosion on shock absorber casing

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front corrosion on shock absorber casing

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

Offside Rear Corrosion on shock absorber casing

Pass 19 Aug 2021 59,526 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 59,524 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 57,837 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 57,837 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 55,228 miles

chip on o/s/f windscreen

engine light on

Fail 6 Apr 2018 55,228 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

chip on o/s/f windscreen

engine light on

Pass 3 Apr 2017 52,061 miles

slight play in o/s/f antiroll link

Nearside Rear corrosion n/s/r sill suspect drain hole

corrosion both inner sills

engine light on

n/s/f tyre wearing slightly outer edge

rear bumper taped

Fail 3 Apr 2017 52,061 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear corrosion n/s/r sill suspect drain hole

corrosion both inner sills

engine light on

n/s/f tyre wearing slightly outer edge

rear bumper taped

slight play in o/s/f antiroll link

Pass 22 Mar 2016 48,675 miles

corrosion both inner sills and sill covers fitted unable to examine outer sills

engine light on

rear bumper covered with tape

Fail 21 Mar 2016 48,675 miles

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

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

corrosion both inner sills and sill covers fitted unable to examine outer sills

engine light on

rear bumper covered with tape

Pass 7 Apr 2015 44,594 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine light on

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

rear bumper repaired with tape

rear exhaust sheild detiroateing and ratlleing

Pass 4 Apr 2014 40,783 miles

damage rear bumper

exhaust sheild deitorateing

n/s/r tyre on limit of 1.6mm borderline pass advise to renew

o/s/r tyre on limit of 1.6mm borderline pass advise to renew

Pass 8 Apr 2013 37,231 miles

both rear tyres low and on limit

n/s/f tyre scrubbed bold inner edge close to limit

tailbox detiroateing

Fail 25 Mar 2013 37,231 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

both rear tyres low and on limit

n/s/f tyre scrubbed bold inner edge close to limit

tailbox detiroateing

Pass 27 Mar 2012 34,164 miles

chip on swept area

rear exhaust sheild detiroateing and rattleing

rear tyres getting low and perishing

Fail 27 Mar 2012 34,164 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

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

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

chip on swept area

engine light on

rear exhaust sheild detiroateing and rattleing

rear tyres getting low and perishing

Pass 24 Mar 2011 29,546 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 29,546 miles

Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 24,827 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 20,093 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 16,146 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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WK05 TCO is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 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 WK05 TCO, 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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WK05 TCO is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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