MOT Status
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42,561 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & cracking 205/70/15 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & wearing heavily on outer edge & cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & cracking 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust in poor condition
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively normal (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & wearing heavily on outer edge & cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & cracking 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust in poor condition
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/70/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust in poor condition
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively normal (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear exhaust in poor condition
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/70/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front offside & nearside tyres cracking 205/70/15
Rear exhaust in poor condition
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
rear exhaust
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
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))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
rear exhaust
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush offside & nearside (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy offside & nearside (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 205/70/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush offside & nearside (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy offside & nearside (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge 205/70/15 & side walls perished
Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge & cracking on tread 205/70/15
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
rear exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
rear exhaust corroded
nearside front tyre - outer edge wear
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
nearside front inner brake pad - not visible
offside front inner brake pad - not visible
rear wiper blade split
nearside front inner brake pad - not visible
offside front inner brake pad - not visible
rear wiper blade split
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VF55 LRE is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 LRE, 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 VF55 LRE registered?
VF55 LRE is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 December 2005.
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