2005 Suzuki Jimny 1.3L Petrol · BJ05 VUM
2005 Suzuki Jimny (1.3L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 41,681 miles. MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI JIMNY
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 41,681 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BJ05 VUM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/04/2026
- 41,681 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BJ05 VUM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Suzuki Jimny (BJ05 VUM) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))”; “Emissions unable to be completed major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))”.
BJ05 VUM Mileage History
- 12/04/202341,303 mi
- 04/04/202441,524 mi+221 mi
- 01/04/202541,579 mi+55 mi
- 02/04/202541,582 mi+3 mi
- 18/04/202641,681 mi+99 mi
Average of roughly 125 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Suzuki Suzuki Jimny (Gen 3)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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