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WV55 FSZ

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

136,270 mi
Last recorded136,270 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 FSZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 136,270 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 132,275 miles

Central Rear Inner Fuel Pipe/s corroded petrol feed/return pipes getting flaky ()

Central Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened panhard rod getting flaky (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front 4 wheel drive actuator vacuum pipes on axle getting very flaky

Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis getting flaky (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis near rear arm forward mount getting flaky (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear body underside starting to corrode above rear axle area

Pass 12 Dec 2022 128,173 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively near and offside (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at the front radius arm mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 128,171 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively near and offside (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at the front radius arm mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 119,176 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 117,162 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 114,055 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre floor section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

oi leak from offside spherical joint

Fail 29 Nov 2019 114,010 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn upper and lower king pin bearings (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre floor section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

oi leak from offside spherical joint

Pass 16 Nov 2018 109,868 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 106,593 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush upper and lower (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 106,591 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush upper and lower (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 102,029 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel slightly binding on

Offside washer jet operation poor

Pass 27 Nov 2015 96,541 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 90,280 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Dec 2014 90,280 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2013 84,481 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 78,726 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 72,593 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 66,154 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 66,154 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 56,475 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 43,914 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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WV55 FSZ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WV55 FSZ, 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 WV55 FSZ registered?

WV55 FSZ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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