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KY05 VRL

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

74,737 mi
Last recorded74,737 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY05 VRL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2014 74,737 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

underbody corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2013 73,208 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 73,203 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 68,967 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 64,313 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 55,701 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Dec 2010 55,701 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 47,600 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 41,445 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 40,861 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 40,861 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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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KY05 VRL is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KY05 VRL, 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

How do I check the history of KY05 VRL?

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What year was KY05 VRL registered?

KY05 VRL is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 14 March 2005.

Is KY05 VRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY05 VRL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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