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WK05 VEF

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Beige Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,679 mi
Last recorded61,679 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK05 VEF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 61,679 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2023 61,640 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 66,092 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/70/15 96t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear bumper damaged

under body rusty

Fail 3 Sep 2020 66,092 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/70/15 96t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17" (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear bumper damaged

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18" (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

under body rusty

Pass 5 Sep 2019 58,844 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear bumper damaged and loose

under body slight corrosion

Fail 16 Aug 2019 58,706 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear damage to bumper

poor corroded condition to underside of vehicle

Pass 16 Aug 2018 55,937 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front bearing retaining clip rusted and insecure

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both inner sills rusty

Fail 16 Aug 2018 55,937 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front bearing retaining clip rusted and insecure

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

both inner sills rusty

Pass 25 Aug 2017 53,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/70/15 t (4.1.E.1)

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Aug 2016 51,053 miles

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear both rear tyres and spare slightly perished

Pass 17 Aug 2015 47,951 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 44,998 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 39,195 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 34,607 miles

N/S/F TYRE PERISHED

N/S/R TYRE PERISHED

O/S/F TYRE PERISHED

Pass 12 Nov 2010 25,259 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 23,438 miles

underside needs a wax oyl

Pass 13 May 2009 20,725 miles

underside needs a wax oyl

Pass 6 May 2008 17,718 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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WK05 VEF is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Beige with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 WK05 VEF, 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 WK05 VEF registered?

WK05 VEF is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 25 April 2005.

Is WK05 VEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK05 VEF shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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