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VF55 LRE

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

42,561 mi
Last recorded42,561 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 42,561 miles

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))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 41,995 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2024 41,994 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 41,427 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2023 41,427 miles

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))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 40,361 miles

Front offside & nearside tyres cracking 205/70/15

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 16 Oct 2020 36,732 miles

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

rear exhaust

Fail 7 Oct 2020 36,715 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 35,058 miles

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))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 35,057 miles

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))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 32,181 miles

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))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 32,180 miles

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))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 29,627 miles

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)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 29,624 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 27,855 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge & cracking on tread 205/70/15

Pass 4 Aug 2015 25,402 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2015 25,400 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 23,308 miles

nearside front tyre - outer edge wear

Fail 31 Jul 2013 20,512 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 20,512 miles

nearside front inner brake pad - not visible

offside front inner brake pad - not visible

rear wiper blade split

Pass 2 Sep 2011 14,909 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 11,025 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 7,395 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 7,395 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 3,493 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 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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