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CE05 VOV

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

53,036 mi
Last recorded53,036 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 VOV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 53,036 miles

Nearside Rear corrosion to inner sill

Stop lamp(s) insecure high level (4.3.1 (c) (i))

corrosion to rear body mounts

Pass 31 Jan 2025 52,534 miles

high level stop lamp loose

Pass 4 Oct 2023 51,957 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 51,605 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Aug 2022 51,605 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength BOOT FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2021 51,400 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (close to steering box) (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 51,400 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (both offside and nearside ) (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (rear silencer / exhaust fouling tow bar) (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (close to steering box) (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 51,338 miles

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

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

Rear section of exhaust corroded and slight blow

Pass 22 Mar 2019 49,572 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 49,572 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 46,515 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 39,073 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 12 May 2017 39,072 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 5 May 2016 36,080 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 35,308 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 20 May 2014 35,308 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 8 May 2013 33,046 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 30,800 miles

Both front Suspension Joints Leaking Slightly

Pass 4 Mar 2011 26,490 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 20,762 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 20,762 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise a new middle section with rear

front discs warped

front drivers seat plastic trim broken

front number plate affected by water

oil low,,, topped up 1.5 litres

Pass 17 Mar 2009 17,523 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 12,454 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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CE05 VOV is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 CE05 VOV, 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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What year was CE05 VOV registered?

CE05 VOV is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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