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SJ05 VTW

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,568 mi
Last recorded112,568 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2014
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 VTW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2014 112,568 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 105,247 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 102,820 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 90,800 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 90,800 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 71,216 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 51,326 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 51,259 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 33,056 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 29,549 miles

nearside wiper rubber perished and split

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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SJ05 VTW is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 SJ05 VTW, 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

How do I check the history of SJ05 VTW?

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What year was SJ05 VTW registered?

SJ05 VTW is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 3 March 2005.

Is SJ05 VTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ05 VTW shows 10 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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