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AO55 OVB

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

60,494 mi
Last recorded60,494 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 OVB
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 60,494 miles

4 wheel drive vac pipes corroding

Nearside Front hub damp

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear brake pipes corroding

Rear body mounts deteriorating

chip in front screen

coil springs corroding

front and rear suspension components corroding

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 31 Jul 2024 60,372 miles

4wd vac pipes corroding

Coil springs corroding

Exhaust system deteriorating

Nearside Front Hub damp

Rear Body mounts corroding

Rear Slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

Rear Suspension components corroded

Rear Trailing arm bushes deteriorating

Pass 1 Aug 2023 59,449 miles

4 Wheel drive vac pipes corroding

All coil springs corroding

Nearside Front Hub damp

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

Offside Front Hub pitted

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroding

Rear Body mounts corroding

Pass 6 Jul 2022 58,455 miles

4 wheel drive vac pipes corroding

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front hub damp

Rear coil springs corroding

body mounts corroding

Pass 8 Jul 2021 57,522 miles

4 wheel drive vac pipes corroding

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

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

Front coil springs corroding

Nearside Front brake slight bind

Nearside Front hub has slight play

front hubs pitted

tail pipe corroded and holed

Pass 9 Jul 2020 56,453 miles

4 wheel vac pipes corroding

Nearside Front hub has slight play

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush deteriorating

back box deteriorating

Pass 4 Jul 2019 54,940 miles

4 wheel drive vac pipes corroded

Front number plate fading

slight play in front hubs

Pass 10 Jul 2018 53,241 miles

both inner sills corroding

chip in screen

Pass 2 Jun 2017 51,776 miles

4 wheel drive vac pipes corroded

Front hubs pitted

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 47,395 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 46,289 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 41,027 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 33,653 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

all tyres cracking/perished

rear silencer corroded and heatsheild loose

Fail 5 Aug 2013 33,653 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

all tyres cracking/perished

rear silencer corroded and heatsheild loose

Pass 26 Oct 2012 29,303 miles

all tyres are slighty craked

Pass 3 Nov 2011 24,524 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 19,734 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 18,665 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 14,677 miles

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

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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AO55 OVB is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 AO55 OVB, 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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AO55 OVB is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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