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WP05 OWJ

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Beige Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

67,234 mi
Last recorded67,234 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP05 OWJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 67,234 miles

Coil spring corroded All coil springs corroded but not weakened. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2025 67,199 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded All coil springs corroded but not weakened. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 59,866 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 55,738 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 52,833 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 11 Jun 2021 49,827 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 48,431 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 45,804 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 41,245 miles

Rear Box Corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2017 35,069 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 31,166 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 26,569 miles

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 26 Mar 2014 20,795 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 16,358 miles

all 4 tyres slightly perished and cracking

Pass 15 Mar 2012 12,123 miles

wiper blades split

Pass 12 May 2011 11,453 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 10,252 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 8,739 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 6,749 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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WP05 OWJ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Beige with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 WP05 OWJ, 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

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What year was WP05 OWJ registered?

WP05 OWJ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 August 2005.

Is WP05 OWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP05 OWJ shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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