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KW05 VBJ

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,129 mi
Last recorded84,129 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW05 VBJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2015 84,129 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2015 84,129 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 80,916 miles

oil leak from osf suspension ball

Pass 23 Jul 2013 74,446 miles

front bumper has received accident damage

Pass 9 Jul 2012 68,098 miles

slight corrosion to rear silencer

Fail 9 Jul 2012 68,098 miles

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

slight corrosion to rear silencer

Pass 9 Jul 2011 61,229 miles

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

nsf tyre feathering outside edge

oil leak from sump

osf brake disc corroded

slight play in nsf wheel bearing

Pass 12 Jul 2010 46,518 miles

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

osf outer brake disc has a slight scoring mark

Pass 3 Aug 2009 29,564 miles

very slight score to osf brake disc

Pass 8 Aug 2008 16,194 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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KW05 VBJ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KW05 VBJ, 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 KW05 VBJ registered?

KW05 VBJ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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