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VE54 GYU

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,009 mi
Last recorded75,009 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 GYU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 75,009 miles

Front Front fog lights not working

Nearside Front Fog likely to be detached. ( Loose)

Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 70,721 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 70,710 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2023 67,717 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside of under body from central to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 63,595 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 63,592 miles

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

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated due to leaking ball seal (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 60,522 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 59,594 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front hub seal has weeping fluid

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 55,819 miles

Offside Front Hub seal leaking

Pass 6 Feb 2019 51,164 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 45,695 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 42,149 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 42,119 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 40,974 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded centre to rear X1 (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Front exhaust bracket corroded

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front exhaust pipe slightly corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded X2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 39,772 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 38,715 miles

n/s front brake binding

fuel tank corroded

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front discs corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2013 35,940 miles

o/s front brake slightly binding

Pass 25 Jun 2012 31,838 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 31,817 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 28,097 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 23,897 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 17,845 miles

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

Slight corrosion to front axle swivel balls.

Pass 8 Sep 2008 12,865 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 10,723 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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VE54 GYU is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VE54 GYU, 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 VE54 GYU registered?

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

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