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2005 Suzuki Jimny

Beige Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

92,627 mi
Last recorded92,627 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 VPN
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 92,627 miles

Nearside Rear Body mount slightly corroded

Offside Rear Body mount slightly corroded

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

Fail 9 Oct 2025 92,623 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill/body (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body mount slightly corroded

Offside Rear Body mount slightly corroded

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 91,402 miles

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

Front Valance/body corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Sill corroded

Offside Rear Inner Sill corroded/weak

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

Fail 17 Oct 2024 91,402 miles

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

Front Valance/body corroded

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

Nearside Rear Inner Sill corroded

Offside Rear Inner Sill corroded/weak

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 91,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 20 May 2022 90,825 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 20 May 2022 90,825 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 21 May 2021 90,429 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 87,126 miles

Coil spring corroded Front/Rear in places (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Axle joints slight weap

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 77,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 68,152 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack in treads

both front hubs slightly damp

Pass 17 Oct 2016 55,822 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 53,297 miles

front hub seals wet

Pass 13 Apr 2015 45,927 miles

front hubs damp with oil

Pass 23 Apr 2014 37,498 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 34,261 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 26,673 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 25,802 miles

N/S/F and O/S/F brake discs slightly worn

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 10 Oct 2011 25,802 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 23,597 miles

N/S/R REG/ plate lens missing

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 18,718 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Aug 2009 18,718 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 14,477 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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YF05 VPN is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Beige with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YF05 VPN, 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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YF05 VPN is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 August 2005.

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