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MM54 VHG

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

95,240 mi
Last recorded95,240 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM54 VHG
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2020 95,240 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 92,541 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 89,512 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 89,512 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 84,620 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 80,195 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 80,194 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 75,274 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 69,867 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 63,006 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 59,324 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 42,021 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 42,020 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 26,910 miles

o/s/f hub, pivot ball badly pitted,plus some lift in hub.

rear exhaust box has rattle and corrosion.

Fail 27 Jul 2010 26,905 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

brake pedal has some travel.

o/s/f hub, pivot ball badly pitted,plus some lift in hub.

rear exhaust box has rattle and corrosion.

Pass 17 Jul 2009 23,892 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 23,889 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs distorted

Pass 23 Jul 2008 19,677 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 17,016 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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MM54 VHG is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MM54 VHG, 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 MM54 VHG registered?

MM54 VHG is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 January 2005.

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