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VE54 HHU

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

95,857 mi
Last recorded95,857 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 HHU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 95,857 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear seats and seat belts removed at time of test

Pass 18 Feb 2025 93,852 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear seats and seat belts not fitted at time of test

Pass 15 Jan 2024 91,162 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2023 89,140 miles

Front fuel pipes corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2022 83,848 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 79,234 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 69,244 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 61,530 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 53,077 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 45,432 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 45,432 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported and rear, hitting tow bar (7.1.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 40,634 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 35,554 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 31,457 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 31,457 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 29,270 miles

Slight corrosion to all brake pipes

Slight corrosion to underside

Fail 17 Dec 2012 29,265 miles

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

Slight corrosion to all brake pipes

Slight corrosion to underside

Pass 5 Jan 2012 27,010 miles

nearside front king pin near play limit

Pass 20 Dec 2010 24,568 miles

corrosion on both front brake discs

corrosion on both front flex ferrules

deterioration on exhaust rear box

nearside front king pin worn near limit

Pass 12 Jan 2010 22,761 miles

front number plate starting to fade

rear seats not fitted

slight imbalance on front brakes

wear in nearside front king pin

Pass 6 Jan 2009 18,340 miles

rear seats not fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2008 15,109 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 HHU is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 HHU, 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 HHU is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 11 January 2005.

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