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RV55 AKU

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

101,820 mi
Last recorded101,820 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 AKU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 101,820 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 100,588 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Rear suspension components corroded not excessive

Pass 19 Sep 2023 100,408 miles

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

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

Rear suspension components corroded not excessively

Pass 27 Sep 2022 98,097 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 93,229 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Sep 2020 88,530 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2020 88,530 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 83,585 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Slight oil leak from front swivel hubs

Pass 28 Sep 2018 75,720 miles

Under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 23 Sep 2017 67,411 miles

Exhaust heatshield rattle

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

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

front wiper blades worn slightly

Pass 10 Sep 2016 58,353 miles

Exhaust tail pipe outer casing corroded and split but not leaking gas

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2015 50,394 miles

Exhaust tail [pipe outer casing corroded

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

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

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

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

front suspension swivels corroded slightly

Pass 23 Sep 2014 44,329 miles

all four tyres are slightly cracking

the exhaust rear box outer skin is corrded

Pass 17 Sep 2013 37,265 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 32,875 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 28,415 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 22 Sep 2010 23,935 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 23 Sep 2009 18,152 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2008 12,026 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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RV55 AKU is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RV55 AKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV55 AKU registered?

RV55 AKU is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is RV55 AKU safe to buy?

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