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VN55 VRT

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,264 mi
Last recorded86,264 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 VRT
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 86,264 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 17 Jan 2026 86,264 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2024 84,395 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 80,913 miles

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 77,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 75,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 73,288 miles

Various surface corrosion on suspension and chassis components

Pass 5 Oct 2019 70,611 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Various surface corrosion on chassis and suspension components

Pass 6 Oct 2018 67,228 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 45,493 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 62,663 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 62,621 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 62,621 miles

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 58,861 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front axle joints leaking grease and oil

Fail 29 Sep 2014 58,861 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front axle joints leaking grease and oil

Pass 21 Sep 2013 56,222 miles

Slight play n/s/f king pin

Pass 3 Sep 2012 52,959 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 48,784 miles

slight play in n/s/f ball joint/tractor ball

Pass 29 Sep 2010 43,578 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2010 43,578 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2009 34,923 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 34,923 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 26,682 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 26,682 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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VN55 VRT is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VN55 VRT, 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 VN55 VRT registered?

VN55 VRT is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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