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Suzuki Jimny

Green · Petrol · 2005 · 1,328 cc

B5 VAHMOT history

B5 VAH is a green petrol Suzuki Jimny first used on 31 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 20 MOT tests, with 72,338 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jan 2027
Mileage
72,338 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
19 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,268 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
B5 VAH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Jimny
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,328 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

B5 VAH was last recorded at 72,338 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 2,412 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
69,926 miles · 11 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,412 miles
Average per year
3,268 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 72,338 miles
  • 2024 – 69,926 miles
  • 2023 – 67,995 miles
  • 2022 – 62,207 miles
  • 2021 – 58,296 miles
  • 2020 – 55,412 miles
  • 2019 – 55,101 miles
  • 2018 – 48,341 miles
  • 2017 – 42,909 miles
  • 2016 – 38,936 miles
  • 2014 – 35,622 miles
  • 2013 – 32,643 miles
  • 2012 – 29,382 miles
  • 2011 – 26,446 miles
  • 2010 – 22,600 miles
  • 2009 – 18,723 miles
  • 2008 – 14,459 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,338 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn and hub seal deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear exhaust deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 27 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,338 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    72,338 miles
    Test number
    333110287031
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn and hub seal deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail72,331 miles (+2,405)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,331 miles
    Test number
    117476605197
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn hub swivel seal (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill /body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn and hub seal deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass69,926 miles (+1,931)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    69,926 miles
    Test number
    283136696471
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub seal slight leak of grease

  4. Pass67,995 miles (+3,953)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    67,995 miles
    Test number
    772383226767
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorated

  5. Pass64,042 miles (+1,835)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    64,042 miles
    Test number
    710259104827
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorated

  6. Pass62,207 miles (+3,911)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    62,207 miles
    Test number
    870328910743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass58,296 miles (+2,884)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    58,296 miles
    Test number
    292509972243
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass55,412 miles (+311)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    55,412 miles
    Test number
    784554167971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass55,101 miles (+6,760)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    55,101 miles
    Test number
    228645745528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass48,341 miles (+5,432)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    48,341 miles
    Test number
    418733713245
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perished

  11. Pass42,909 miles (+3,973)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    42,909 miles
    Test number
    170079857783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass38,936 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    38,936 miles
    Test number
    466573388024
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer outer skin corroded (rear silencer)

  13. PassMileage not read1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    426003185012
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  14. Pass35,622 miles (+2,979)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    35,622 miles
    Test number
    538356084060
    • NoteGeneral under body corrosion

  15. Pass32,643 miles (+3,261)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    32,643 miles
    Test number
    158287483068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,382 miles (+2,936)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    29,382 miles
    Test number
    155218582029
    • NoteAll tyres perished in tread and on walls

  17. Pass26,446 miles (+3,846)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    26,446 miles
    Test number
    347000191047
    • NoteBoth rear seats not fitted

  18. Pass22,600 miles (+3,877)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    22,600 miles
    Test number
    730149580092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass18,723 miles (+4,264)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    18,723 miles
    Test number
    332954389066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass14,459 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    14,459 miles
    Test number
    241877788028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about B5 VAH

Does B5 VAH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on B5 VAH is valid until 3 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on B5 VAH?
The MOT on B5 VAH is valid until 3 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has B5 VAH done?
B5 VAH was recorded at 72,338 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 3,268 miles a year.
Has B5 VAH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B5 VAH has failed 1 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on B5 VAH ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on B5 VAH find?
B5 VAH passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear inner integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill; offside front axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn and hub seal deteriorated; rear upper integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor.

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