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PF54 MVA

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

96,329 mi
Last recorded96,329 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF54 MVA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 96,329 miles

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

both headlamps are opaque

corrosion on chassis and suspension components

engine oil leak

nearside axle swivel is leaking

various brake pipes are corroded but not excessively

various suspension components bushes are perished

Pass 31 Mar 2025 96,098 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

areas of chassis showing extensive corrosion

both headlamps tainted/light output poor close to limit

floor to sill inc rear inner sills showing corrosion

n/s/f axle swivel seal leaking

rear seats folded when presented for test

slight exhaust blow from rear joint noted

under bonnet inner wing areas showing corrosion

various brake pipes corroded

various suspension bushes perished

Pass 1 Mar 2024 95,979 miles

areas of chassis showing extensive corrosion

both headlamps tainted/light output poor close to limit

floor to sill areas inc rear inner sills showing extensive corrosion

n/s/f axle swivel seal leaking just mot legal

oil leak noted

rear seats folded

under bonnet inner wing areas showing corrosion

various brake pipes showing corrosion

various suspension bushes perished

Pass 24 Mar 2023 94,364 miles

areas of chassis showing extensive corrosion

both headlamps tainted

floor to sill areas showing corrosion

inner wings under bonnet showing corrosion

n/s/f axle swivel leaking just mot legal

rear exhaust joint blowing

various brake pipes showing corrosion

various suspension bushes perished

Fail 22 Mar 2023 94,364 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

various suspension bushes perished

areas of chassis showing extensive corrosion

both headlamps tainted

floor to sill areas showing corrosion

inner wings under bonnet showing corrosion

n/s/f axle swivel leaking just mot legal

rear exhaust joint blowing

various brake pipes showing corrosion

Pass 15 Mar 2022 92,976 miles

areas of under body chassis showing extensive corrosion

both headlamps tainted

n/s/f axle swivel leaking just mot legal

rear exhaust joint is blowing slightly

under bonnet areas of inner wings showing corrosion

various brake pipes showing corrosion

various oil leaks noted

various suspension bushes perished/showing wear

Pass 12 Mar 2021 89,412 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 89,376 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn leaking grease (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 86,866 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear no reversing lights

Fail 4 Mar 2020 86,816 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear no reversing lights

Pass 6 Mar 2019 78,268 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

front tyres deteriorated 205/70/15

nearside front Axle swivel joint has a slight leak of fluid

outer sills covered

rear tyres slightly deteriorated 205/70/15

Fail 5 Mar 2019 78,251 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

front tyres deteriorated 205/70/15

nearside front Axle swivel joint has a slight leak of fluid

outer sills covered

rear tyres slightly deteriorated 205/70/15

Pass 13 Mar 2018 73,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front exhaust bracket broken

Offside Front tyre cracking

engine management warning light on

Fail 8 Mar 2018 73,490 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust condition (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front exhaust bracket broken

Offside Front tyre cracking

engine management warning light on

Pass 16 Mar 2017 67,162 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 60,935 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2016 60,935 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 55,102 miles

E.M.L on

Pass 24 Mar 2014 52,592 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 50,384 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 50,348 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 46,591 miles

diff slightly noisey

front number plate slightly cracked

Pass 7 Feb 2010 38,981 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 29,127 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 20,971 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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PF54 MVA is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 PF54 MVA, 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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PF54 MVA is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 January 2005.

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