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VU05 YRV

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

68,327 mi
Last recorded68,327 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 YRV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 68,327 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 63,751 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 59,659 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 57,383 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 road tyres perished / cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 56,956 miles

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 56,199 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 53,608 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 44,918 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

rear silencer outer casing deteriorated

Pass 17 Apr 2018 38,490 miles

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

Rear Exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 12 Sep 2017 35,938 miles

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

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 15 Sep 2016 30,264 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 30,166 miles

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

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

slight blow from rear exhaust section

slight under body corrosion

unable to conduct full test on rear seat belts due to seating arrangement

Fail 20 Apr 2016 30,166 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

slight blow from rear exhaust section

slight under body corrosion

unable to conduct full test on rear seat belts due to seating arrangement

Fail 23 Apr 2015 28,083 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 28,083 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 26,194 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 25,034 miles

corrosion over body and chassis of vehicle

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 11 Apr 2012 22,021 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 20,150 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 17,575 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 15,763 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 13,912 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 YRV is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YRV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU05 YRV registered?

VU05 YRV is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 12 March 2005.

Is VU05 YRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU05 YRV shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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