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WK55 VBA

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

51,914 mi
Last recorded51,914 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK55 VBA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 51,914 miles

Front diff oil leak.

Fail 15 Jul 2019 51,914 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front diff oil leak.

Pass 14 Mar 2018 51,306 miles

Front diff oil leak.

Fail 13 Mar 2018 51,306 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front diff oil leak.

Pass 19 Jan 2017 50,524 miles

Possible coolant leak from the radiator.

Slight oil leak from the front axle.

Pass 19 Jan 2016 48,408 miles

Play in O/S track rod end.

Slight coolant leak from the radiator.

Pass 17 Feb 2015 46,442 miles

Exhaust heatshield is loose. Metal hanger is corroding away. System is corroding.

Power steering drivebelt is cracked.

Radiator is leaking.

Slight leak from front diff.

Pass 28 Feb 2014 43,142 miles

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

Other three tyres tread getting low

Slight weap of coolant from radiator

Pass 6 Aug 2013 38,337 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 34,737 miles

Both rear tyres sidewalls starting crack

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

Offside front tyre sidewall starting to crack.

Rear silencer starting to rust.

Pass 8 Feb 2011 28,526 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2011 28,526 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 23,327 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 15,503 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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WK55 VBA is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WK55 VBA, 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 WK55 VBA registered?

WK55 VBA is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 9 September 2005.

Is WK55 VBA safe to buy?

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