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VA05 OXR

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

98,296 mi
Last recorded98,296 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA05 OXR
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 98,296 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2025 87,420 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 87,405 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis brace bar (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis/rear spring seat (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering suspension mounting bracket corroded (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 84,141 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 84,116 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits C/O out of limits high .......... (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Oil leaking excessively from transmission Offside Front Outer tractor joint badly leaking oil out of seals to hub assembly............ (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Rear Exhaust box leaking pushing lambda limits too high............. (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 80,574 miles

Adv surface corrosion to underside of vehicle and components...........

Emission readings/ c/o 0.10 ppm 59 o/2 1.13 lamda 1.020........

Fail 16 Jan 2023 80,574 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Nearside front position lamp inop............ (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Offside front body outrigger holed and corroded........ (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Rear exhaust section mounting broken........... (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Both offside and nearside rear outer body outrigger mountings holed and corroded............ (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Adv surface corrosion to underside of vehicle and components...........

Emission readings/ c/o 0.10 ppm 59 o/2 1.13 lamda 1.020........

Pass 14 Jan 2022 77,098 miles

Adv surface corrosion to underside of vehicle and components.........

Fail 14 Jan 2022 77,096 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Central mounting split......... (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split and poor wipe to screen.......... (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Offside front outrigger holed and corroded........ (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding Heavy bind.......... (1.2.1 (f))

Adv surface corrosion to underside of vehicle and components.........

Pass 5 Jan 2021 73,561 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 73,561 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 71,190 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under head lamp area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear axle corroded

Offside Front 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))

Underside of vehicle has slight corrosion throughout

Fail 18 Dec 2019 71,154 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under head lamp area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear axle corroded

Offside Front 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))

Underside of vehicle has slight corrosion throughout

Pass 19 Dec 2018 64,913 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Adv offside rear tyre getting perished and poor condition....... (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Adv oil leak from engine...... (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 64,910 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits C/O out of limits 0.67 max 0.30 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Power steering component insecure Power steering resovoir insecure in engine compartment.... (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Adv offside rear tyre getting perished and poor condition....... (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Adv oil leak from engine...... (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 57,318 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 57,317 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 50,279 miles

engine management light on

front brake discs slightly corroded and pitted

Fail 21 Dec 2016 50,275 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

engine management light on

front brake discs slightly corroded and pitted

Pass 1 Sep 2015 43,720 miles

front discs slightly pitted

Pass 22 Aug 2014 36,927 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 36,927 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 28,195 miles

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 30 May 2013 27,904 miles

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

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

rear silencer starting to corrode

Pass 9 Jul 2012 25,560 miles

All tyres slightly perished

Centre exhaust heat sheild loose

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2011 22,743 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Front axle swivle seals poor

Nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Fail 23 Jul 2010 20,065 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 23 Jul 2010 20,065 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 16,852 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 13,347 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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VA05 OXR is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 VA05 OXR, 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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VA05 OXR is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 23 August 2005.

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