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CF55 JVZ

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

36,636 mi
Last recorded36,636 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF55 JVZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2024 36,636 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Apr 2023 36,595 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2023 36,580 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2022 36,445 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 35,902 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2020 35,899 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 31 May 2019 35,437 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 34,414 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material running along trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Mirror deteriorated but not affecting the view to the rear

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2016 32,949 miles

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 27 Nov 2015 30,447 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 28,307 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 25,932 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Dec 2012 23,494 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 20,657 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 19,529 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 16,902 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 14,726 miles

both front tyres worn at outer edges, advise wheel alignment check

slight imbalance on front brakes

Fail 13 Dec 2008 25,315 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

both front tyres worn at outer edges, advise wheel alignment check

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 12 Sep 2007 12,018 miles

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

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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CF55 JVZ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 CF55 JVZ, 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 CF55 JVZ registered?

CF55 JVZ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 17 December 2005.

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The MOT history for CF55 JVZ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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