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VU05 YRS

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

86,595 mi
Last recorded86,595 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 YRS
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 86,595 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 86,593 miles

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))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 81,542 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 79,854 miles

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 ()

Fail 11 Jun 2024 79,854 miles

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 ()

Pass 12 Jun 2023 76,967 miles

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))

Fail 15 May 2023 76,915 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2022 73,166 miles

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))

Pass 12 May 2021 68,159 miles

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))

Fail 29 Apr 2021 68,159 miles

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))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 65,410 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2020 65,410 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 60,655 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 60,650 miles

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))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 57,294 miles

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)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 54,374 miles

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)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 50,773 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 46,323 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 46,321 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 41,822 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 36,102 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 31,988 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 31,958 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 27,009 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 22,839 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 19,986 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 27 Feb 2009 19,986 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 11,206 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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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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What year was VU05 YRS registered?

VU05 YRS is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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