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EN05 VDP

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,963 mi
Last recorded97,963 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN05 VDP
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 97,963 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 94,154 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly cracked between treads (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres have slight cracking between treads

front wipers deteriorating

rear exhaust box deteriorating

washer pump weak

Fail 25 May 2016 94,154 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly cracked between treads (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear tyres have slight cracking between treads

front wipers deteriorating

rear exhaust box deteriorating

washer pump weak

Pass 11 May 2015 86,138 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 79,909 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 29 Apr 2014 79,909 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 7 May 2013 74,090 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 May 2012 54,703 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 67,379 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 1 Oct 2011 67,363 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 24 Sep 2010 55,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front registration plate cracked

nearside front tyre deteriorated and wearing close to limit

offside front tyre deteriorated

Pass 29 Sep 2009 43,096 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 27,781 miles

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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EN05 VDP is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EN05 VDP, 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 EN05 VDP registered?

EN05 VDP is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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