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Suzuki Jimny

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,328 cc

V8 VJAMOT history

V8 VJA is a silver petrol Suzuki Jimny first used on 31 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 9 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 65,858 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 May 2027
Mileage
65,858 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,391 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 VJA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Jimny
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,328 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 May 2027
Latest MOT test
8 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 VJA was last recorded at 65,858 miles on 8 May 2026, 2,021 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,837 miles · 10 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,021 miles
Average per year
3,391 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,858 miles
  • 2025 – 63,837 miles
  • 2024 – 61,910 miles
  • 2023 – 60,475 miles
  • 2022 – 58,965 miles
  • 2020 – 55,917 miles
  • 2019 – 54,957 miles
  • 2018 – 52,485 miles
  • 2016 – 46,531 miles
  • 2015 – 45,997 miles
  • 2014 – 44,042 miles
  • 2013 – 40,432 miles
  • 2012 – 33,455 miles
  • 2011 – 25,886 miles
  • 2010 – 18,131 miles
  • 2009 – 11,680 miles
  • 2008 – 6,547 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,858 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush x2 (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,858 miles (+2,021)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2027
    Odometer
    65,858 miles
    Test number
    734489092488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass63,837 miles (+1,927)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2026
    Odometer
    63,837 miles
    Test number
    479422571759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass61,910 miles (+1,435)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2025
    Odometer
    61,910 miles
    Test number
    738288437770
    • AdvisoryVehicle under couted havly under

  4. Pass60,475 miles (+1,510)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2024
    Odometer
    60,475 miles
    Test number
    277452017991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass58,965 miles (+3,048)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    58,965 miles
    Test number
    547428769433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass55,917 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    55,917 miles
    Test number
    929171756690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail55,916 miles (+959)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,916 miles
    Test number
    806405642678
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass54,957 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    54,957 miles
    Test number
    954636258275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail54,952 miles (+2,467)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,952 miles
    Test number
    414162434308
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass52,485 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    52,485 miles
    Test number
    311530981865
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush x2 (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail52,485 miles (+5,954)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,485 miles
    Test number
    514274558715
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush x2 (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass46,531 miles (+534)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    46,531 miles
    Test number
    872473567364
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail45,997 miles (+1,955)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,997 miles
    Test number
    322842691236
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass44,042 miles (+3,610)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    44,042 miles
    Test number
    686814904374
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass40,432 miles (+7)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    40,432 miles
    Test number
    856988513304
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteGearbox oil leak
    • NoteRear Differential noisey on rotation of wheels

  16. Fail40,425 miles (+6,970)6 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,425 miles
    Test number
    809017213319
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteGearbox oil leak

  17. Pass33,455 miles (+7,569)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    33,455 miles
    Test number
    645904902357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass25,886 miles (+7,755)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    25,886 miles
    Test number
    589756881245
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

  19. Pass18,131 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    18,131 miles
    Test number
    974792400363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail18,110 miles (+6,430)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,110 miles
    Test number
    750870200364
    • FailureNearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

  21. Pass11,680 miles (+5,133)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    11,680 miles
    Test number
    644157209398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass6,547 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    6,547 miles
    Test number
    861535518314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V8 VJA

Does V8 VJA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 VJA is valid until 9 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V8 VJA?
The MOT on V8 VJA is valid until 9 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 VJA done?
V8 VJA was recorded at 65,858 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 3,391 miles a year.
Has V8 VJA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 VJA has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on V8 VJA 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 V8 VJA find?
V8 VJA passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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