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VF55 LPY

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,343 mi
Last recorded100,343 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF55 LPY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 100,343 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 93,432 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 89,583 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 86,914 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 86,904 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2021 84,007 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 81,139 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 78,817 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 72,396 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 57,321 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 57,319 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play hub (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 44,177 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2015 39,873 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 35,478 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 35,478 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 28,887 miles

Rear silencer deteriorated

Slight play nearside front swivel hub

Pass 5 Sep 2012 22,057 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 17,843 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 13,879 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 11,409 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 8,879 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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VF55 LPY is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VF55 LPY, 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

How do I check the history of VF55 LPY?

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What year was VF55 LPY registered?

VF55 LPY is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 December 2005.

Is VF55 LPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF55 LPY shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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