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DY05 VXX

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

67,216 mi
Last recorded67,216 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 67,216 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 64,980 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill back (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill back (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mains and axle pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 64,974 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill back (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill back (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mains and axle pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 63,440 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 61,245 miles

m&s type tyre fitted to n/s front

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2017 61,245 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

m&s type tyre fitted to n/s front

Pass 12 Dec 2016 59,747 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

M&S type tyre fitted to n/s front

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

fuel pipe corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2016 59,747 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak n/s&o/s (2.7.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

M&S type tyre fitted to n/s front

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

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2015 58,491 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 56,068 miles

Offside front swivel housing seal failed

Wiper blade torn

Fail 3 Dec 2014 56,067 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside front swivel housing seal failed

Wiper blade torn

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 53,380 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 51,625 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 49,953 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 47,908 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 46,251 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 46,250 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 42,726 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 25,521 miles

corrosin on exhaust but not blowing

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 VXX is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DY05 VXX, 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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What year was DY05 VXX registered?

DY05 VXX is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is DY05 VXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY05 VXX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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