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AK55 VZM

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

125,546 mi
Last recorded125,546 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 VZM
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 125,546 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Oct 2024 125,367 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 25 Oct 2023 121,480 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 121,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Axle area (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Axle area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 115,566 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

general corrosion

Pass 13 Oct 2021 104,820 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion in vehicle

Fail 12 Oct 2021 104,815 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside front low 54% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion in vehicle

Pass 8 Oct 2020 100,452 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 100,390 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Corroded/holed. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear rear axle corroded. trailing arm to axle mount.

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked. (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion of rear under body. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR and OSR trailing arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Rear panhard rod. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OSR outrigger, NSR outrigger corroded/holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 96,063 miles

Front ns and os front hub swivel seals weeping

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp affected by osr indicator. (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn ns and os rear radius arm to axle bush's perished/cracked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking in primary grooves. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 96,047 miles

Front Position lamp not working both front position lamps not working. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front ns and os front hub swivel seals weeping

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp affected by osr indicator. (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn ns and os rear radius arm to axle bush's perished/cracked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking in primary grooves. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 89,759 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 89,640 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 86,217 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 79,083 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 79,083 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 71,050 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 63,870 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2014 63,870 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 52,836 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 54,049 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2012 54,049 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 39,206 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 38,081 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 30,132 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 30,128 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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 VZM is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 AK55 VZM, 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 VZM is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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The MOT history for AK55 VZM shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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