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WN05 EVJ

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,926 mi
Last recorded74,926 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN05 EVJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 74,926 miles

Offside Front hub leaking of oil

Rear Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

coolant on minimum level

Pass 12 Sep 2024 70,074 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front hub leaking oil

Rear Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 66,758 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 66,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible obscured by tow bar (0.1 (b))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 65,019 miles

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

Rear number plate [tow bar]

Pass 8 Sep 2021 63,142 miles

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

Rear Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 61,613 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front AXLE SEAL LEAKING

Rear Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 59,547 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 59,547 miles

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

Offside Front hub leaking

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 57,727 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2017 55,446 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 55,446 miles

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 May 2016 49,458 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 46,641 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 41,059 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 34,899 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 32,331 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 30,963 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 29,168 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 25,954 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 23,461 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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WN05 EVJ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WN05 EVJ, 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 WN05 EVJ registered?

WN05 EVJ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is WN05 EVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN05 EVJ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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