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MJ05 VSO

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Beige Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

107,249 mi
Last recorded107,249 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 VSO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 107,249 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front axle breather pipes corroded and broken

Front wiper blades split at ends

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside chassis leg near front trailing arm mount outer skin corroded

Rear exhaust section has fixing bolt missing,not blowing at time of test

general underside of vehicle corroded

plastic outer sill covers fitted unable to inspect condition of outer sills

Pass 10 Mar 2025 97,556 miles

Corroded and hole inside both sides rear wheel arch

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seat belts not tested ()

Vehicle structure or chassis slightly corroded front and rear and general under body corrosion

outer sill protectors fitted

Fail 5 Mar 2025 97,549 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Corroded and hole inside both sides rear wheel arch

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seat belts not tested ()

Vehicle structure or chassis slightly corroded front and rear and general under body corrosion

outer sill protectors fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2024 97,544 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexi hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all brake ,steering and suspension components corroded

chassis corroded

underside of body corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2023 96,969 miles

Sill covers fitted.

Fail 8 Aug 2023 96,966 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Fuel tank mounting. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis mountings. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sill covers fitted.

Pass 20 Oct 2022 95,967 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 95,657 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 93,757 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 25 Oct 2021 93,757 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 92,064 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 11 Sep 2020 92,064 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 27 Sep 2019 90,732 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2019 90,727 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from cylinder to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 89,723 miles

Nearside side step mounting corroided

Offside Front swivel joint slight leak

Offside side step mounting corroided

Pass 19 Sep 2017 88,917 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 87,155 miles

Centre Front pipes excessively corroded suspect breather(axle)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 85,897 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 82,579 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 79,116 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 70,108 miles

Exhaust centre mounting corroded/missing

Fail 29 May 2012 69,774 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust centre mounting corroded/missing

Front brake discs corroded inner face's

Grease leaking from nearside front swivel housing

Pass 24 Jun 2011 60,751 miles

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

centre exhaust mounting missing

Fail 24 Jun 2011 60,751 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

centre exhaust mounting missing

Fail 8 Jul 2010 51,275 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 51,275 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 45,923 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 45,779 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 45,779 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 44,065 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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MJ05 VSO is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Beige with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 MJ05 VSO, 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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MJ05 VSO is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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