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CE55 WBV

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

50,448 mi
Last recorded50,448 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 50,448 miles

GENEAL CORROSION TO UNDER BODY AND REAR SUS

Nearside Front Outer LARGE SWIVEL BALL SEAL DAMP

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front TOP AND BOTTOM SUS SWIVEL BEARING SLIGHT PLAY WEAR

Pass 24 Jul 2025 48,805 miles

Nearside Front play in upper and lower swivel bearings

Nearside Front swivel seal damp

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 1 Aug 2024 47,044 miles

Nearside Front play in lower swivel bearing

Nearside Front swivel seal damp

Pass 8 Aug 2023 45,221 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 45,206 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding unable to inspect inner pad (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front fog light is not working

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 43,376 miles

Nearside Front fog light is not working

Pass 9 Aug 2021 41,342 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 39,407 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 39,370 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s inner sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 37,723 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 35,840 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

chassis and underside of car starting to corrode.

Pass 20 Jul 2017 34,074 miles

chassis and underside of car starting to corrode.

Fail 17 Jul 2017 34,063 miles

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

all four tyres perishing,underside of car starting to corrode.

Pass 7 Jul 2016 32,502 miles

rear exhaust box starting to corrode,all tyres perishing.

Pass 29 Jun 2015 30,981 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 30,981 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 29,819 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 28,690 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 28,690 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 25,278 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 23,682 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 20,357 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 16,007 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 11,355 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 WBV is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 WBV, 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 WBV is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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