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AK55 MVU

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

80,814 mi
Last recorded80,814 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 MVU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 80,814 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front and rear axle corroded

front and rear suspensions corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2025 80,814 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front and rear axle corroded

front and rear suspensions corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2024 76,624 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front and rear axle corroded

front and rear suspensions corroded

o/s front outer joint slight oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2023 75,111 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 74,722 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 73,699 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 73,247 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 72,819 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 68,437 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 62,464 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 54,870 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 45,910 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 40,220 miles

offside front brake slightly binding

offside rear and nearside rear tyres slightly perished

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 25 Jul 2012 37,675 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres perishing through age. cracks not to cords but strongly advise new tyres

slight corrosion on front hub ball and socket n/s and o/s

Pass 30 Jul 2011 35,164 miles

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

rear washer not working

rear wiper blade split

Pass 9 Aug 2010 32,141 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 29,092 miles

advise only rear wiper blade worn / split

advise rear screen washer not working

Pass 11 Sep 2008 22,177 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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AK55 MVU is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AK55 MVU, 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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AK55 MVU is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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