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KG55 VNN

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

157,587 mi
Last recorded157,587 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG55 VNN
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 157,587 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 24 Mar 2021 155,800 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe slightly corroded, going to flexi hose coming through inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe, tail end slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 153,713 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 150,269 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 147,930 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Jan 2018 147,191 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded under brake servo and going to offside front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

oil level low

Pass 31 Jan 2017 139,346 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil level close to minimum

power steering pipes over front axle slightly corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2017 139,346 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil level close to minimum

power steering pipes over front axle slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2016 125,482 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread has slight damage (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

sill cover fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2015 117,236 miles

advise front number plate cracked

advise rear wiper blade worn

Fail 26 Jan 2015 117,236 miles

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

advise front number plate cracked

advise rear wiper blade worn

Pass 29 Jan 2014 103,203 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin peeling away

Fail 29 Jan 2014 103,203 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box outer skin peeling away

Pass 15 Jul 2013 96,354 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2013 96,354 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 18 Jun 2012 79,999 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 79,999 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 63,196 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 49,180 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 41,134 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 28,088 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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KG55 VNN is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KG55 VNN, 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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KG55 VNN is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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