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DF05 FVR

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,466 mi
Last recorded56,466 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 FVR
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016 56,466 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 50,450 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 45,388 miles

offside mirror deteriorated

Fail 12 Jul 2013 45,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

offside mirror deteriorated

Pass 13 Jul 2012 39,494 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 13 Jul 2011 33,843 miles

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

both rear tyres have surface cracks in tread

Pass 14 Jul 2010 27,562 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 22,141 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 22,037 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)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 16,963 miles

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

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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DF05 FVR is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DF05 FVR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DF05 FVR registered?

DF05 FVR is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 20 July 2005.

Is DF05 FVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF05 FVR shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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