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MT05 VJY

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

69,780 mi
Last recorded69,780 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 VJY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 69,780 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under seal on all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2026 69,780 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under seal on all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both lights (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 65,410 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large chip on o/s (3.2 (a) (i))

general surface corrosion under vehicle

o/s/f seat runner stiff

some corrosion on front to rear fuel pipe

Pass 16 May 2024 61,518 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip o/s (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

centre to rear exhaust section corroded and leaking slightly

general underbody and suspension component corrosion

o/s/s seat fore & after adjustment difficult to operate

slight play in both front drop links and o/s/f drop link ball socket dry/creaking

Pass 6 Jun 2023 58,365 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip o/s (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Fail 5 Jun 2023 58,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip o/s (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Pass 15 Jun 2022 55,808 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

chip in windscreen o/s

front and rear suspension components corroded

inner and outer sills corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2022 55,808 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre of inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

chip in windscreen o/s

front and rear suspension components corroded

inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 18 May 2021 52,872 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

all coil springs corroded

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 28 May 2020 50,322 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

all front and rear suspension components corroded

offside and nearside rear coil springs corroded

Fail 21 May 2020 50,269 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

all front and rear suspension components corroded

offside and nearside rear coil springs corroded

Pass 20 May 2019 47,796 miles

ABS light flickered on briefly during test, possible intermittent problem

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

chip in windscreen

fuel pipes slightly corroded

slight oil leak

Fail 20 May 2019 47,796 miles

ABS light flickered on briefly during test, possible intermittent problem

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

chip in windscreen

fuel pipes slightly corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2018 44,436 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread 2.5mm

Offside Rear tyre tread 3mm

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

slight oil haze on engine

Pass 25 May 2017 40,940 miles

slight play in steering box

Pass 25 May 2016 37,309 miles

Nearside Front tyre tracked out on outer edge and worn close to legal limit

Offside Front tyre tracked out on outer edge and worn close to legal limit

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded and centre and rear exhaust systems corroded

Fail 25 May 2016 37,309 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front tyre tracked out on outer edge and worn close to legal limit

Offside Front tyre tracked out on outer edge and worn close to legal limit

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded and centre and rear exhaust systems corroded

Fail 27 May 2015 32,484 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2015 32,484 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 28,193 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 May 2013 26,671 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded but not blowing

timing belt due

Pass 28 May 2012 25,509 miles

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

timing belt due ( 54,000 miles or 6 years )

Pass 13 May 2011 23,205 miles

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 26 May 2010 21,598 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 19,853 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 28 May 2008 16,379 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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MT05 VJY is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 MT05 VJY, 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 MT05 VJY registered?

MT05 VJY is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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