2005 Suzuki Jimny 1.3L Petrol · BC05 JAO
2005 Suzuki Jimny (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 2005. Recorded mileage 122,340 miles. MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI JIMNY
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,340 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BC05 JAO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/03/2026
- 122,340 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BC05 JAO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Suzuki Jimny (BC05 JAO) between June 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (14 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Leaking from front axle (8.4.1 (a) (i)”; “Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced I”.
BC05 JAO Mileage History
- 24/06/2023117,627 mi
- 21/06/2024120,152 mi+2,525 mi
- 28/06/2025122,314 mi+2,162 mi
- 24/02/2026122,336 mi+22 mi
- 13/03/2026122,340 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 1,733 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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