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CV05 VRF

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

102,314 mi
Last recorded102,314 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 VRF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 102,314 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

both inner sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 11 Dec 2024 97,091 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 96,936 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 96,830 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 96,826 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 96,707 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 96,443 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2020 96,429 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch under battery tray (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 95,917 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel oil seal slight leakage.

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 93,738 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel pipes slightly corroded.

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 89,964 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 87,159 miles

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

front brake discs deteriorating

o/s and n/s rear sills corroding

Pass 30 Nov 2015 83,681 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM deteriorating -- silencer and brackets

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

RUST AT INNER WING -- BELOW BATTERY -- NOT EXCESSIVE

Fail 30 Nov 2015 83,681 miles

Battery insecure BRACKET NOT CONNECTED TO INNER WING (1.9.1)

EXHAUST SYSTEM deteriorating -- silencer and brackets

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

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

RUST AT INNER WING -- BELOW BATTERY -- NOT EXCESSIVE

Fail 15 Dec 2014 81,956 miles

Exhaust rear silencer secured with wire at tail pipe.

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 81,956 miles

Exhaust rear silencer secured with wire at tail pipe.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 7,498 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 7,498 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 70,835 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 64,591 miles

exhoust silenser worn near off side front axle oil seals worn but servisable

Fail 20 Apr 2011 58,119 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 58,119 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 51,143 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 44,660 miles

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

n/s/f hub oil seal weeping

Fail 24 Apr 2009 44,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f hub oil seal weeping

Pass 26 Apr 2008 33,626 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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CV05 VRF is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 VRF, 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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CV05 VRF is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 23 April 2005.

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