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VK55 FRX

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,910 mi
Last recorded52,910 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 FRX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 52,910 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 49,624 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 46,168 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 45,887 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 45,886 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 45,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 44,762 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 44,762 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system insecure centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2019 44,221 miles

slight leak from offside and nearside front hub seals

Fail 8 Oct 2019 44,221 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight leak from offside and nearside front hub seals

Pass 12 Oct 2018 43,784 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 43,783 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 42,488 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 41,262 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 39,914 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak both front hub seals

Fail 7 Oct 2015 39,913 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak both front hub seals

Pass 10 Oct 2014 36,091 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 36,089 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak nearside front hub seal

Pass 10 Oct 2013 28,628 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 27,148 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 26,151 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre cracking in tread pattern

Offside front tyre cracking in tread pattern

Offside rear tyre cracking in tread pattern

Fail 7 Oct 2011 26,151 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear tyre cracking in tread pattern

Offside front tyre cracking in tread pattern

Offside rear tyre cracking in tread pattern

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 22,689 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 22,689 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 2 Oct 2009 19,274 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 19,274 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 15,987 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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VK55 FRX is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VK55 FRX, 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 VK55 FRX registered?

VK55 FRX is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is VK55 FRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK55 FRX shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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