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SK05 VKV

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,991 mi
Last recorded70,991 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK05 VKV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 70,991 miles

vehicle presented with rear seats folded down

Fail 7 Oct 2021 70,989 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

vehicle presented with rear seats folded down

Pass 1 Oct 2020 65,234 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre on legal limit

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 56,662 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 56,641 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre flange (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 46,730 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 37,806 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe with catalyst (7.1.2)

exhaust tailpipe descaling

Pass 8 Feb 2016 30,441 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 28,226 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre is cracked in tread.

Pass 10 Feb 2014 25,804 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2013 23,791 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 23,760 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 22,122 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 22,104 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 20,717 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 20,717 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 19,242 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 17,471 miles

N/S/F Tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 19 Feb 2009 17,471 miles

N/S/F Tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 15,207 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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SK05 VKV is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SK05 VKV, 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 SK05 VKV registered?

SK05 VKV is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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