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VN05 VZP

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

72,630 mi
Last recorded72,630 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 VZP
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 72,630 miles

Coil spring corroded All. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Jul 2026 72,625 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded All. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 70,895 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust tip corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Jun 2025 70,894 miles

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

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust tip corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2024 69,705 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear all around (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fail 8 May 2024 69,703 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear all around (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 May 2023 62,712 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Inner sill corroded

Offside Inner sill corroded

Fail 5 May 2023 62,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Inner sill corroded

Offside Inner sill corroded

Pass 3 May 2022 57,645 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside sill corroded

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside sill corroded

Pass 6 May 2021 50,652 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill badly corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill badly corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced covered (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2020 48,923 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2020 48,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 47,142 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 45,461 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 42,680 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 40,098 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 37,422 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 34,317 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 31,265 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 31,265 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 27,243 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 23,693 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 20,806 miles

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

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

both front tractor joint balls corroded and pitted

Pass 23 Jul 2010 20,806 miles

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

both front tractor joint balls corroded and pitted

Pass 28 Jul 2009 18,076 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 10,372 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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VN05 VZP is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 VN05 VZP, 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 VN05 VZP registered?

VN05 VZP is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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