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CE55 TKD

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

101,792 mi
Last recorded101,792 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 TKD
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 101,792 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play sphere (5.1.3 (a) (i))

nearside and offside rear body mounts on chassis badly corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2024 101,788 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play sphere (5.1.3 (a) (i))

nearside and offside rear body mounts on chassis badly corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2023 93,048 miles

both rear body mounts corroded

both rear brake plates corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2023 93,025 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both rear inner sill backs (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both rear body mounts corroded

both rear brake plates corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2022 87,068 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Wheel arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Wheel arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 86,977 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Wheel arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Wheel arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 76,263 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 76,260 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 72,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 72,377 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 71,039 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 70,363 miles

Offside Rear trailing arm mounting bracket corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2019 70,363 miles

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded by mounting clip (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Axle insecure such that stability is impaired trailing arm mounting corroded broken (5.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear trailing arm mounting bracket corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2019 70,358 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle insecure shocker fixing point snapped unsafe (5.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 65,366 miles

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2018 65,227 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside front swivel joint seal leaking

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2017 57,831 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 57,831 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 47,411 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 41,204 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 38,628 miles

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

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

center exhaust bracket starting to corrode.

Fail 20 Oct 2014 38,628 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

center exhaust bracket starting to corrode.

Pass 1 Nov 2013 30,863 miles

both rear tyres and o/s front tyre starting to crack.

Pass 5 Sep 2012 22,256 miles

all 4 tyres stsrting to crack

Pass 26 Aug 2011 16,990 miles

advise near side rear seat belt not fully checked as a child seat is fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2010 11,536 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 8,449 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 4,718 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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CE55 TKD is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CE55 TKD, 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 TKD is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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