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SM05 VVD

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Gold Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

85,036 mi
Last recorded85,036 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 VVD
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2026 85,036 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust middle section blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2025 72,279 miles

outer sill area corroded o/s and n/s

rear inner arch area corroded o/s and n/s

Fail 15 Aug 2025 72,279 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill corroded within 30 cm of body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured link broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

outer sill area corroded o/s and n/s

rear inner arch area corroded o/s and n/s

Pass 16 Aug 2024 63,476 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 77,960 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 54,747 miles

Both outer sills have sill covers fitted

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 45,807 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Jun 2022 45,790 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Position lamp not working All (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 44,915 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened thrust arm on rear axle corroded around axle mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened thrust arm on rear axle corroded around axle mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear back box hitting against chassis

Fail 27 May 2021 44,915 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault broken wire on o/s/r (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced complete outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced complete outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe split in rollers/ no brakes working (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached in wheel arch (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached in wheel arch (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Rear back box hitting against chassis

Pass 27 Nov 2017 43,228 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

oil leak from engine/gerabox

Pass 29 Sep 2016 41,184 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak engine

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 40,733 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 40,733 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a seriously damaged brake pipe (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Steering system lock to lock check exposes a seriously damaged brake pipe badly corroded (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Steering system lock to lock check exposes a seriously damaged brake pipe badly corroded (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 39,930 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear silencer tailpipe corroded

swivel joint seals leaking

swivel joints pitted and have slight corrosion

Pass 29 Oct 2013 39,071 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 38,523 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 38,523 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 25 Oct 2011 36,220 miles

both front brake pipes corroded

slight judder through front brake brakes

Pass 28 Oct 2010 34,811 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2010 34,811 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 21,258 miles

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

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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SM05 VVD is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Gold with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SM05 VVD, 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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SM05 VVD is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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