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2005 SUZUKI JIMNY1.3L PETROL

FT05 ABO

Vehicle Insight Summary

Considering this 2005 SUZUKI JIMNY? It's a PETROL with a 1328cc engine showing 76,045 miles. MOT is valid and it's taxed for the road. View the full DVLA history below.

MOT
Valid
Expires 03/03/2027
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/09/2026
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Fuel
PETROL
Year
2005
Engine
1328cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, passing its most recent inspection on 18 February 2026 at 76,045 miles. While the record shows an initial failure on that same date, the immediate pass with no recorded defects indicates a minor issue was rectified quickly. The vehicle has maintained a consistent pass record for the last three annual tests, suggesting that the mechanical and structural components are currently being maintained to an acceptable standard for road. The mileage pattern is notably low for a 21-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,600 miles per year. Between February 2024 and February 2025, the car covered only 2,114 miles, and it added 1,733 miles in the final year leading up to the latest test. This low usage often results in less wear on the drivetrain and engine components, though it increases the risk of age-related degradation in rubber-based parts and potential corrosion on brake components due to long periods of inactivity. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis, as the Suzuki Jimny of this era is prone to corrosion regardless of mileage. Despite the clean MOT history, the lack of recorded advisories means the buyer must manually check for hidden rust in the sills and wheel arches that a standard test might have missed. Given the low mileage, inspecting the brake system for seized calipers and checking perished suspension bushes is essential, as these components often degrade over time rather than through heavy use.

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75
/ 100 · Good

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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 22 Jun 2026, 15:58
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, passing its most recent inspection on 18 February 2026 at 76,045 miles. While the record shows an initial failure on that same date, the immediate pass with no recorded defects indicates a minor issue was rectified quickly. The vehicle has maintained a consistent pass record for the last three annual tests, suggesting that the mechanical and structural components are currently being maintained to an acceptable standard for road. The mileage pattern is notably low for a 21-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,600 miles per year. Between February 2024 and February 2025, the car covered only 2,114 miles, and it added 1,733 miles in the final year leading up to the latest test. This low usage often results in less wear on the drivetrain and engine components, though it increases the risk of age-related degradation in rubber-based parts and potential corrosion on brake components due to long periods of inactivity. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis, as the Suzuki Jimny of this era is prone to corrosion regardless of mileage. Despite the clean MOT history, the lack of recorded advisories means the buyer must manually check for hidden rust in the sills and wheel arches that a standard test might have missed. Given the low mileage, inspecting the brake system for seized calipers and checking perished suspension bushes is essential, as these components often degrade over time rather than through heavy use.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Registered in 2005, this Suzuki Jimny with plate FT05 ABO has undergone 5 MOT inspections since February 2024.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 60% of its MOT tests, totaling 3 passes against 2 fails. This is an average MOT record. Some attention to recurring issues may be beneficial.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 4 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 1 failure item has been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.

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