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DN54 VKG

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

119,531 mi
Last recorded119,531 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN54 VKG
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 119,531 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Pass 19 Aug 2025 111,920 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Fail 18 Aug 2025 111,917 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 107,671 miles

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/backs sills/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal various places underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2024 107,640 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis to bumper mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 103,556 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 103,556 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 99,016 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

offside rear towing eye corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2021 94,432 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 90,784 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 88,929 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Front brake pads getting low

Vehicle underneath corroding badly

Fail 5 Nov 2019 88,929 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Front brake pads getting low

Vehicle underneath corroding badly

Pass 31 Oct 2018 85,947 miles

rear floor has corrosion

Pass 14 Nov 2017 82,597 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor areas corroded both sides (5.2.6)

fuel pipes corroded front to rear

limited access to outer sills due to plastic covers

Fail 14 Nov 2017 82,597 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor areas corroded both sides (5.2.6)

fuel pipes corroded front to rear

limited access to outer sills due to plastic covers

Pass 30 Nov 2016 81,499 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

Surface corrosion present across all under body areas (including suspension) in line with vehicle age.

both lenses missing and lamp units damaged on registration bulbs, output not impaired

Fail 30 Nov 2016 81,499 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Surface corrosion present across all under body areas (including suspension) in line with vehicle age.

Pass 24 Dec 2015 68,421 miles

EML LIGHT ON

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

REAR EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

UNDER VEHICLE GETTING RUSTY

Pass 18 Dec 2014 56,952 miles

OS FRONT TYRE IS SLIGHTLY PERISHED

Fail 17 Dec 2014 56,952 miles

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

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

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

OS FRONT TYRE IS SLIGHTLY PERISHED

Pass 1 Feb 2012 52,500 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 52,500 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 3 Feb 2011 48,288 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 48,288 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 43,759 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 43,759 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 41,327 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Jan 2009 41,233 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 32,695 miles

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

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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DN54 VKG is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 DN54 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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DN54 VKG is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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