2005 Suzuki Jimny · 6,244 MOT tests
2005 Suzuki Jimny reliability
2005 Suzuki Jimnys fail 39.3% of first MOT tests, 4% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 22 Jimny years (6,244 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Jimnys: 30.9%)
- 39.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Jimnys: 30.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 4% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- 80,586
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 6,244
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2005 against the years either side
- 2004 cars: 5% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does worse)
- 2006 cars: about average for its age (the 2005 car does better)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 5.9% of tests fail here (152% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 59% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2005 car carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
Common problems
What fails on a 2005 Suzuki Jimny
Fail rate by area
- Brakes13.7%
- Body, chassis and structure13.4%
- Lights and electrics12.9%
- Suspension11.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks11.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.8%
- Seat belts and airbags5.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Seat belt anchor area weakened 4.55%
Corrosion near a seat belt anchor can weaken the body and make the belt fail, so expert repair is needed.
Position lamp not working 4.16%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.68%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 3.48%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Service brakes uneven across an axle 3.43%
One wheel is braking much less than its pair, so the car may pull to one side and stop poorly.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 3.12%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (17.76%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.07%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (7.38%) · Fuel pipes starting to corrode (7.06%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (6.44%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.16%)
Other years
Every Suzuki Jimny year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny reliable?
2005 Suzuki Jimnys fail 39.3% of first MOT tests, 4% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 22 Jimny years (6,244 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2005 Suzuki Jimny MOT?
Most often seat belt anchor area weakened (4.55% of tests), position lamp not working (4.16% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.68% of tests).
How many miles should a 2005 Suzuki Jimny have done?
At its MOT aged about 18, a typical 2005 Suzuki Jimny shows 80,586 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2005 car?
A car first registered in 2005 carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
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