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KM55 VLA

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

42,772 mi
Last recorded42,772 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM55 VLA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 42,772 miles

Both Front Swivel Joint Seals Leaking

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General Corrosion To Underside Of Vehicle

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 38,566 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Slight Leak From Front Swivel Joint Seals

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 34,086 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 31,057 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 30,944 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 26,875 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 22,282 miles

front number plate deteriorating

front number plate deteriorating

surface rusting on all underbody areas

Pass 2 Oct 2020 22,068 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes covered in grease on the under body (1.1.11 (c))

general under body corrosion

Pass 10 Oct 2019 21,200 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 21,052 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 20,489 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 19,474 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 19,471 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play steering ball top and bottom piviot joints (2.2.B.1g)

Front both tyres worn outer edges and cracked

Windscreen has product on screen

Pass 11 Nov 2015 18,371 miles

o/s/f outer driveshaft seal weeping

Pass 20 Nov 2014 17,229 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 16,014 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 15,987 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 14,523 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 13,005 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 11,371 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 9,469 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 7,524 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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KM55 VLA is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 KM55 VLA, 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 KM55 VLA registered?

KM55 VLA is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 8 December 2005.

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The MOT history for KM55 VLA shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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