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CE55 DFV

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

40,607 mi
Last recorded40,607 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 DFV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 40,607 miles

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

Offside Front Bumper insecure Cracked ()

Offside Front Tyre wall cracked/perished

Rear Exhaust rear silencer corrodded

Pass 23 Nov 2016 38,707 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all front to rear including center (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 38,707 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play and leaking lots of grease (2.5.A.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all front to rear including center (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 37,036 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing n/s and o/s (2.5.A.1b)

Rear exhaust all corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2014 35,577 miles

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

both front steering swivel seals leaking

Pass 31 Oct 2013 34,624 miles

both front steering swivel joints leaking

slight play in o/s/f steering swivel joint

Pass 22 Oct 2012 33,265 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Oct 2012 33,259 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 31,094 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2010 22,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 22,590 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 19,008 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 15,644 miles

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

offside headlight damaged

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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CE55 DFV is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CE55 DFV, 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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CE55 DFV is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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