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DY05 VXP

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

79,824 mi
Last recorded79,824 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 VXP
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 79,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis adjacent to coil spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis adjacent to body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis adjacent to coil spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis adjacent to body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 79,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis adjacent to coil spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Adjacent to body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis adjacent to coil spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Adjacent to body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 79,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Adjacent to coil spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis, adjacent to central body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Adjacent to coil spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis, adjacent to central body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 78,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Central body mount. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Central body mount. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 78,199 miles

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Central body mount. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Central body mount. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 76,905 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 76,904 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 76,050 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()

Vehicle has general underbody and chassis corrosion

Pass 26 Apr 2019 73,219 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 66,910 miles

Both off side tyres perished

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Slight under body corrosion

Pass 19 Apr 2017 59,367 miles

Exhaust Backbox corroded

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly perished

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Swivel housing weaping

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Perished (2.7.4)

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 59,367 miles

Exhaust Backbox corroded

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly perished

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Swivel housing weaping

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Perished (2.7.4)

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 52,822 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 52,822 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing kin pin (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 49,039 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 44,862 miles

sills have covers unable to fully check condition

Pass 20 Mar 2013 38,619 miles

sills have covers unable to fully check condition

Pass 29 Mar 2012 33,050 miles

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

n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r o/s/r tyres cracking

Pass 7 Mar 2011 27,089 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 18,172 miles

sills have covers unable too fully check condition

Pass 4 Aug 2009 16,262 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 16,200 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 12,922 miles

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

n/s/f wiper split on edges

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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DY05 VXP is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 DY05 VXP, 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 DY05 VXP registered?

DY05 VXP is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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The MOT history for DY05 VXP shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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