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VE05 DYB

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

82,675 mi
Last recorded82,675 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 DYB
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 82,675 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 73,585 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 65,880 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 65,879 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 59,288 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 59,253 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 59,206 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slight corrosion no bad pitting (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear fuel pipes corroded ()

Pass 15 Jul 2019 57,050 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 57,050 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 53,533 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 49,996 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 49,996 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 Jul 2016 46,160 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 42,354 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 38,487 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroding

Pass 15 Jul 2013 34,084 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

rear tyres perishing

Pass 24 Jul 2012 30,100 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

back box limited life

rear tyres perrished slightly

Fail 24 Jul 2012 30,100 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Oil leak

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

back box limited life

rear tyres perrished slightly

Pass 18 Jul 2011 26,248 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 21,554 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 17,383 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 12,602 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 12,600 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

grease leaking from o/s front steering swivel housing oil seal on inner sidewall of tyre

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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VE05 DYB is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 VE05 DYB, 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 VE05 DYB registered?

VE05 DYB is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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