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CE55 UNY

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

56,266 mi
Last recorded56,266 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 56,266 miles

Central exhaust bracket broken but system still adequately supported

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 56,266 miles

Offside Front Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Central exhaust bracket broken but system still adequately supported

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 54,876 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 54,876 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 52,767 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 50,743 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 50,743 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

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

slight dampness around nearside rear brake back plate

Pass 17 May 2019 49,845 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2018 49,527 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 48,923 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 48,923 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 48,383 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all x4 tyres are cracking between tread pattern

Pass 19 Apr 2016 44,792 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 41,275 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 68,629 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 31,262 miles

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

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

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2011 28,109 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2010 25,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2010 25,709 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 20,152 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 13,547 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 UNY is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 UNY, 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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What year was CE55 UNY registered?

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

Is CE55 UNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE55 UNY shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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