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VE54 AOT

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Beige Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

39,014 mi
Last recorded39,014 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 AOT
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 39,014 miles

Vehicle underbody undersealed

Pass 4 Apr 2025 38,589 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All body has surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms and axles front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 38,589 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All body has surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms and axles front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 37,967 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 12 Oct 2022 37,541 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel joint both sides (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 12 Oct 2022 37,541 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel joint both sides (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Towbar component defective pin missing (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 37,536 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Suspension arm mounting on axle (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel joint both sides (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 6 Oct 2021 37,044 miles

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced slightly corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle locating brackets corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front axle swivels slightly leaking oil advise

Fail 4 Oct 2021 37,044 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded going across back axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded going to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced slightly corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle locating brackets corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front axle swivels slightly leaking oil advise

Pass 18 Sep 2020 36,691 miles

Offside Rear rear axle mts have slight corrossion but been repaired

Pass 14 Oct 2019 36,313 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 36,313 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exaust leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 33,940 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust down pipe has slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Front slight oil leak at both front swivel housings

Offside Rear tyre is slightly perished on inner side wall

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box has slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 31,262 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 83,305 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 22,046 miles

all 4 tyres have slight perishing cracks

o/s/f brake has slight dragging

Pass 24 Sep 2014 15,121 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 14,757 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 25 Apr 2013 12,220 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 10,341 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 7,887 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 5,795 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 4,398 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 31,325 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 31,325 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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VE54 AOT is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Beige with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 VE54 AOT, 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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VE54 AOT is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 5 February 2005.

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