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RV55 AMK

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,668 mi
Last recorded70,668 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 AMK
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 70,668 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2025 70,644 miles

underside corrsion

Pass 14 Jan 2023 67,298 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 63,201 miles

underside has corrosion

various oil leaks

Fail 18 Jan 2022 63,199 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

underside has corrosion

various oil leaks

Fail 8 Dec 2021 63,197 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

boot floor corroded and holed not within prescribed area

underside of vehicle is showing signs of corrosion

Pass 9 Dec 2020 57,159 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight cracking (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn vertical movement only (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight cracking (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 42,411 miles

Nearside front steering swivel joint leaking grease

Pass 12 Jan 2018 34,581 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 27,640 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 21,262 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 21,262 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 15,500 miles

front offside headlight lens cracked

Pass 23 Oct 2013 14,634 miles

O/S Headlamp lens cracked

Pass 20 Nov 2012 13,400 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 13,400 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 10,593 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 8,618 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 7,734 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 66,988 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 AMK is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AMK, 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 AMK registered?

RV55 AMK is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 18 November 2005.

Is RV55 AMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV55 AMK shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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