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VX05 HHD

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Beige Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

60,784 mi
Last recorded60,784 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 HHD
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 60,784 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 60,268 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 59,566 miles

Offside Front slight play in kingpin/bearing

exhaust bracket broken

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2023 59,566 miles

Nearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front slight play in kingpin/bearing

exhaust bracket broken

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2022 56,986 miles

vacuum pipes on front axle reference 4*4 operation corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2021 48,678 miles

Inner sill panels- both sides are corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 39,825 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 32,841 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 32,841 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 32,427 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 31,300 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 29,799 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 28,463 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 27,693 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 25,954 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 23,738 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 21,266 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 18,981 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 15,018 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 10,992 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 8,335 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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VX05 HHD is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Beige with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 VX05 HHD, 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 VX05 HHD registered?

VX05 HHD is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is VX05 HHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX05 HHD shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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