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FE05 BVA

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

103,989 mi
Last recorded103,989 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 BVA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 103,989 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 103,989 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 97,050 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 89,515 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 84,759 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 78,622 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 77,065 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 66,379 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 53,249 miles

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

front tyres close to limit

Fail 2 Oct 2013 53,249 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 28,313 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 24,687 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 24,687 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 23,167 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 20,109 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 15,903 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 11,781 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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FE05 BVA is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FE05 BVA, 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 FE05 BVA registered?

FE05 BVA is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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