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YF55 VZR

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,029 mi
Last recorded72,029 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 VZR
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 72,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis area (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal various places all over underside of vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 69,020 miles

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security CORROSION BEHIND BOTH HEADLIGHT POSITIONS AND FRONT SECTIONS OF THE INNER WINGS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 20 Sep 2024 69,014 miles

Nearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting CORROSION AROUND THE FORWARD BODY MOUNT (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting CORROSION AROUND THE FORWARD BODY MOUNT (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security CORROSION BEHIND BOTH HEADLIGHT POSITIONS AND FRONT SECTIONS OF THE INNER WINGS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 19 Aug 2023 68,234 miles

Both headlight bucket holes have corrosion

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both front king pins have play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens slight deteriorated/misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Boot cracking (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer rubber not connected, exhaust still secure

Offside Rear Inner arch area is HEAVILY corroded

Offside Rear Tail light lens cracked

Fail 12 Jul 2023 68,228 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wiper rubbers torn/split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both front king pins have play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Both front headlight bucket holes have corrosion

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp lens slight deteriorated/misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer rubber not connected - exhaust still secure

Offside Rear Inner arch area has corrosion

Offside Rear Taillight lens cracked

Pass 14 Dec 2022 66,058 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both front king pins have play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Both front headlight bucket holes have corrosion

Front Inner Both front inner arches have heavy corrosion

Offside Rear Rear silencer exhaust rubber not connected - exhaust still secure

Offside Rear Taillight lens cracked

Rear Both rear inner wing areas have corrosion

Fail 9 Dec 2022 66,058 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both front king pins have play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Both front headlight bucket holes have corrosion

Front Inner Both front inner arches have heavy corrosion

Offside Rear Rear silencer exhaust rubber not connected - exhaust still secure

Offside Rear Taillight lens cracked

Rear Both rear inner wing areas have corrosion

Pass 23 Dec 2021 62,116 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES ARE COVERED IN UNDER SEAL !! (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 62,099 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES ARE COVERED IN UNDER SEAL !! (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 60,154 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 60,146 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill x wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill x wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 56,626 miles

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

Rear inner sills corroded

Rear of car rusty

Fail 9 Dec 2019 56,622 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear end of vehicle /suspension rusty.

Fail 28 Nov 2019 56,617 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill excessively corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch corroded . (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill excessively corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear rear end of vehicle /suspension rusty.

Pass 26 Nov 2018 53,044 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion . front to rear brake pipe . (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 53,043 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component likely to fail stabilizer link excessively worn on rear of vehicle . (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion . front to rear brake pipe . (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 46,749 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 46,749 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner cill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Torsion bar deteriorated by corrosion so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened bracket (2.4.E.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner cill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 42,958 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 42,958 miles

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

Offside Rear Torsion bar deteriorated by corrosion so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.E.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 36,340 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 33,503 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 30,053 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 26,455 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 23,642 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 23,642 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 21,178 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 21,178 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 18,961 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 15,500 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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YF55 VZR is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YF55 VZR, 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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YF55 VZR is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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