2005 Suzuki Jimny 1.3L Petrol · WJ05 NPC
2005 Suzuki Jimny (1.3L, petrol). First registered 02 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 131,517 miles. MOT expired on 11 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI JIMNY
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,517 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WJ05 NPC Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/03/2025
- 131,517 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WJ05 NPC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Suzuki Jimny (WJ05 NPC) between February 2008 and March 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 12 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (10 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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 Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)”; “Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.
WJ05 NPC Mileage History
- 25/02/200816,624 mi
- 25/02/200816,624 mi
- 20/02/200923,941 mi+7,317 mi
- 17/02/201030,021 mi+6,080 mi
- 01/03/201138,869 mi+8,848 mi
- 01/03/201247,832 mi+8,963 mi
- 09/03/201247,972 mi+140 mi
- 01/03/201354,184 mi+6,212 mi
- 07/03/201462,631 mi+8,447 mi
- 06/03/201571,513 mi+8,882 mi
- 26/02/201679,123 mi+7,610 mi
- 01/03/201787,878 mi+8,755 mi
- 01/03/201787,878 mi
- 19/02/201869,095 mi-18,783 mi
- 19/02/201869,095 mi
- 30/01/2019102,510 mi+33,415 mi
- 18/11/2019106,576 mi+4,066 mi
- 18/11/2019106,576 mi
- 11/12/2020110,746 mi+4,170 mi
- 11/12/2020110,746 mi
- 17/12/2021117,327 mi+6,581 mi
- 23/12/2022124,781 mi+7,454 mi
- 12/03/2024131,494 mi+6,713 mi
- 12/03/2025131,517 mi+23 mi
- 12/03/2025131,517 mi
Average of roughly 6,741 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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