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WF54 OVV

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

69,724 mi
Last recorded69,724 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF54 OVV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 69,724 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 67,234 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 67,234 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 63,583 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tractor housing upper and lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear under sealed, front covered in surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 63,580 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced end of sill/inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tractor housing upper and lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear under sealed, front covered in surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 63,445 miles

off side rear brake and fuel pipes have a product on ,that does not allow a proper inspection

vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced, nearside rear upper

Fail 22 Dec 2022 63,416 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2021 62,858 miles

Lower underside corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2020 61,541 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Spare tyre defective

rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2020 61,541 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin rear tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Spare tyre defective

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2019 60,413 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 58,100 miles

rear floor slight corrosion

Fail 5 Dec 2018 58,100 miles

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

rear floor slight corrosion

Pass 24 Nov 2017 53,492 miles

both rear shock absorbers have reduced damping effect

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 23 Nov 2017 53,490 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

both rear shock absorbers have reduced damping effect

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 12 Dec 2016 49,460 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 91,416 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 42,556 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 42,556 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 13 Nov 2014 36,214 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 36,214 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 32,092 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

tow hitch ball removed at time of test

Fail 21 Nov 2013 32,085 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

axle oil leak nearside front

tow hitch ball removed at time of test

Pass 7 Dec 2012 27,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Dec 2012 27,860 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 22,866 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 20,379 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 17,694 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 15,179 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 11,959 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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WF54 OVV is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 WF54 OVV, 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 WF54 OVV registered?

WF54 OVV is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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