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KG05 VBO

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

105,305 mi
Last recorded105,305 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG05 VBO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 105,305 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 99,621 miles

Nearside Front Slight play in Axle king pin

Fail 4 Aug 2025 99,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Slight play in Axle king pin

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 96,086 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 91,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 91,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 87,436 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 83,455 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 75,899 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 75,885 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases causing emissions test fail. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 69,356 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 69,314 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted and visibility of an obligatory external mirror seriously affected (3.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted and visibility of an obligatory external mirror seriously affected (3.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 62,735 miles

REAR SEATS NOT FITTED

REAR SILENCER CORRODED

Pass 31 Aug 2017 62,020 miles

Rear seats not fitted

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2017 61,999 miles

Axle swivel joint has excessive play *** NOTE THIS REFERS TO N/S/F SWIVEL JOINT OIL SEAL LEAKING *** (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear seats not fitted

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2016 60,927 miles

nearside front hub joint damp

slight play in both front hub joints

Pass 27 Aug 2015 52,760 miles

PLAY IN BOTH FRONT HUB BEARING CLOSE TO LIMIT AND REAR SEALS WEEPING GREASE

both rear tyre perished and cracked and worn close to limit

o/s/f tyre wearing on egde

Fail 27 Aug 2015 52,760 miles

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

PLAY IN BOTH FRONT HUB BEARING CLOSE TO LIMIT AND REAR SEALS WEEPING GREASE

both rear tyre perished and cracked and worn close to limit

o/s/f tyre wearing on egde

Pass 1 Sep 2014 44,012 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 31,835 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 22,994 miles

front and rear tyres perished

Pass 27 Jul 2011 20,855 miles

offside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Aug 2010 17,900 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 12,180 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 8,205 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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KG05 VBO is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 KG05 VBO, 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 KG05 VBO registered?

KG05 VBO is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 17 March 2005.

Is KG05 VBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KG05 VBO shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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