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DN05 VKG

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

104,294 mi
Last recorded104,294 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 VKG
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 104,294 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 96,377 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective frosted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fuel lines corroded

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front inner wing corroded

Power steering pipes corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2022 96,377 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective frosted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fuel lines corroded

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front inner wing corroded

Power steering pipes corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2021 87,318 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front corrosion to inner wing area behind headlamp

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front corrosion to inner wing area behind headlamp

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2021 87,314 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely brake seized on (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured trailing arm attachment to axle (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front corrosion to inner wing area behind headlamp

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front corrosion to inner wing area behind headlamp

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2020 83,512 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 83,512 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 75,457 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security surface corrosion throughout vehicle,nearside front link arm slight play (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 66,635 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 66,632 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre obviously under inflated spare (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 63,019 miles

Oil leak gearbox ()

Fail 16 Aug 2017 63,019 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak gearbox ()

Pass 23 Aug 2016 57,572 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 57,572 miles

Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing and leaking grees (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 52,081 miles

Nearside front swivel joint slight leak

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 46,027 miles

front chassis slight corrosion in places

minor oil leak

roughness felt through rear wheels - diff rough

slight play in steering arms

Pass 27 Aug 2013 38,812 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 38,812 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 17 Aug 2012 34,040 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2012 34,040 miles

Nearside 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)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2011 29,564 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front swivels rusting

Fail 25 Aug 2011 29,564 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front swivels rusting

Pass 25 Aug 2010 25,394 miles

front swivel hubs rusty os slight leak

surface corrosion to underside & rear exhaust

Fail 25 Aug 2010 25,394 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front swivel hubs rusty os slight leak

surface corrosion to underside & rear exhaust

Pass 21 Aug 2009 21,289 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 17,822 miles

oil leaking from o/side front hub

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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DN05 VKG 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 61.5%.

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 DN05 VKG, 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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DN05 VKG is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 22 August 2005.

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