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KW05 VBO

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

64,579 mi
Last recorded64,579 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW05 VBO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 64,579 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 58,758 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 52,264 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 47,349 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 42,616 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 37,153 miles

exhaust rear silencer skins flaking

nearside rear light unit has some damage,though intact

Pass 28 Jul 2011 34,110 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

exhaust system rear sincer skins flaking in an area,and the rest of the system deteriorating,but not to excess

nearside rear lght cluster damaged,but intact and not showing any white light

Pass 4 Aug 2010 31,552 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

exhaust rear silencer heat shield rattle

Pass 28 Jul 2009 25,763 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 25,763 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 18,961 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 VBO is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 KW05 VBO registered?

KW05 VBO is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 5 August 2005.

Is KW05 VBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW05 VBO shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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