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M30 VKL

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,281 mi
Last recorded86,281 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM30 VKL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 86,281 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipes Corroded

General Underside Corrosion

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2026 86,232 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under headlight (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under headlight (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting furthest rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fuel tank corroded

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security central rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Underside corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2025 84,611 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Fuel tank corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2024 82,889 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fuel Tank Corroded

General Underside Corrosion

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 81,608 miles

Offside Rear step mounting in a very poor condition

all repairs covered with underseal

Pass 14 Jul 2022 79,366 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 79,366 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 79,238 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 77,757 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 29 Mar 2021 77,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle ball bar on full lock (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle ball bar on full lock (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under servo (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Upper brake light not working

Pass 8 Dec 2020 76,861 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 72,532 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 66,595 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 59,811 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 53,185 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 47,298 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 47,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 42,624 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 38,246 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 33,426 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 33,426 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust silcencer in poor condition

Pass 15 Mar 2012 29,151 miles

centre exhaust mounting bracket detatched from exhaust

n/s front steering pivot sphere seal has slight misting of oil

Pass 11 Nov 2011 26,802 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 26,774 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Swivel housing has a serious oil leak.

Pass 29 Oct 2010 21,057 miles

A B S LIGHT INTERMITIN FAULT

N/S/O/S/R/AND O/S/F TYRES SIDE WALL PERRISHED

Fail 28 Oct 2010 21,057 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

N/S/O/S/R/AND O/S/F TYRES SIDE WALL PERRISHED

Pass 9 Nov 2009 17,315 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 13,010 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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M30 VKL is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M30 VKL, 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 M30 VKL registered?

M30 VKL is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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