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CV05 VPZ

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,080 mi
Last recorded70,080 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 VPZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 70,080 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 70,080 miles

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2019 62,172 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2019 62,172 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 55,478 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 4 Sep 2017 49,147 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 36,789 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Jun 2016 36,789 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Mar 2015 30,442 miles

Exhaust not good

Fail 24 Mar 2015 30,442 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust not good

underbody surface corosion reqs treatment

Pass 4 Mar 2014 26,860 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

underbody corosion reqs, treatment

Fail 3 Mar 2014 26,860 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

underbody corosion reqs, treatment

Pass 8 Mar 2013 25,234 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 21,557 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Sep 2011 21,557 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2010 18,758 miles

general/surface/corrosion/on/underbody/advised/treatment.

Fail 19 Jun 2009 16,954 miles

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

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

surface corrosion to front and rear spring hangers

Pass 19 Jun 2009 16,954 miles

surface corrosion to front and rear spring hangers

Pass 18 Jun 2008 11,041 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 11,040 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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CV05 VPZ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CV05 VPZ, 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 CV05 VPZ registered?

CV05 VPZ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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