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VU55 JHK

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

85,840 mi
Last recorded85,840 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 JHK
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 85,840 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2026 85,840 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 May 2025 77,341 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 May 2024 72,117 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside windscreen washer jet weak with fluid

both headlight lenses faded

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 18 Apr 2023 71,802 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge and down to wear bars

both rear tyres heavily perished

front brake disc's worn and corroded on inner faces

under body corroded

Pass 6 May 2022 71,374 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 71,370 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts front abs wiring (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 May 2021 70,090 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 62,282 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 60,703 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 May 2017 59,375 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2016 57,483 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 55,505 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 53,702 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 53,702 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 51,621 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 49,428 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 47,320 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 44,323 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 40,905 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 40,905 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 35,762 miles

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

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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VU55 JHK is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VU55 JHK, 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 VU55 JHK registered?

VU55 JHK is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 7 November 2005.

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