MOT Status
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86,595 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
previous sign of repairs under body
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
Emissions unable to be completed Oil level dipstick broken unable to check oil level (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch where battery is (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Centre exhaust deteriorated
Dampness of oil around oil sump
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vacuum pipes for four wheel corroded
Front 4WD vacuum pipes corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission axel swivel jiont (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush BOTH SIDES (2.7.4)
Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Body has slight corrosion all under (6.1.B.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all (6.1.A.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
o/s/f hub seal leaking
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
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VU05 YRS is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 VU05 YRS, 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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VU05 YRS is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 3 March 2005.
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