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AD54 VGG

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,951 mi
Last recorded110,951 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 VGG
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 110,951 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

all tyres have small cuts in

Fail 9 Dec 2024 110,951 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

all tyres have small cuts in

Pass 4 Dec 2023 109,287 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front both swivels leaking

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 109,287 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Emissions unable to be completed snapped (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front both swivels leaking

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 105,800 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

offside front swivel hub weeping

rear body floor corroded

windscreen damaged

Fail 14 Nov 2022 105,789 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside front swivel hub weeping

rear body floor corroded

windscreen damaged

Pass 16 Nov 2021 102,517 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 102,517 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under seat squab area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under seat squab area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn STRONG AVDICE, LEAKING GREASE OVER WHEEL (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside rear tyre commercial (van) type

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 95,344 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 89,383 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2019 89,383 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 86,610 miles

Front suspension swivel hubs pitted, nearside and offside

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

slight corrosion inner sill area, nearside and offside

Pass 28 Oct 2017 85,881 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Oct 2017 85,881 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 83,552 miles

under body has corroision

Pass 18 Sep 2015 78,105 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Underbody slightly corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2013 63,306 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Aug 2013 63,028 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 May 2012 57,598 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres perished

rear exhaust deteriorated

rear seats not in use not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Fail 14 May 2012 57,459 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres perished

front brake pads low

rear exhaust deteriorated

rear seats not in use not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Pass 26 May 2011 53,784 miles

1x rear silencer bracket corroded / broken but exhaust still adequately supported

Corrosion to front and rear flexi hose ferrules

Corrosion to inner faces of front brake discs

General corrosion throughout underside

Pass 7 Jun 2010 48,169 miles

Corrosion to front and rear flexi hose ferrules

Corrosion to rear silencer - secure / not blowing at time of test

Pass 11 Jun 2009 41,183 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 34,013 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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AD54 VGG is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AD54 VGG, 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.

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AD54 VGG is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 16 February 2005.

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