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WV05 CME

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

119,826 mi
Last recorded119,826 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 CME
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 119,826 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 115,142 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 109,810 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 103,153 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 97,970 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 96,304 miles

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

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

Front wipers slightly smeary

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

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

slight under body corrosion

Pass 15 Oct 2019 96,300 miles

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

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

outer sills has covers fitted

rear light has a slight crack

Pass 2 Nov 2018 81,997 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 81,893 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rear susp has server excess bounce

Pass 13 Oct 2017 69,996 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 64,441 miles

REAR EXHAUST (BACK-BOX) CORRODED

Pass 23 Sep 2015 61,477 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 60,889 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 59,904 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 58,725 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust box has surface corrosion.

Fail 24 Sep 2012 58,725 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust box has surface corrosion.

Pass 17 Oct 2011 54,234 miles

front prop shaft slight weep from slider.

Fail 17 Oct 2011 54,234 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front prop shaft slight weep from slider.

Pass 4 Oct 2010 49,877 miles

Both rear shock absorber lower bushes slight perishing.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 44,340 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 39,089 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 34,854 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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WV05 CME is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 WV05 CME, 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 WV05 CME registered?

WV05 CME is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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The MOT history for WV05 CME shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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