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CH54 HCS

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

121,428 mi
Last recorded121,428 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCH54 HCS
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 121,428 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security centre floor to sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 115,185 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security center ,floor to sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 111,630 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 111,624 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 108,456 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 104,540 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 104,535 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sil (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sil (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2020 101,027 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 96,597 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 96,493 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 93,310 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 93,302 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission half shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 89,485 miles

oil leak on o/s/f hub

oil leak rear diff

Fail 10 Jul 2017 89,480 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

oil leak on o/s/f hub

oil leak rear diff

Pass 28 Jul 2016 85,472 miles

Offside Front Oil leak hub seal ()

Fail 27 Jul 2016 85,463 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Oil leak hub seal ()

Pass 21 Jul 2015 80,539 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 80,022 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 76,401 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 72,463 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 68,277 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 68,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 64,625 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 55,207 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 45,868 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 31,088 miles

offside and nearside tractor joints slightly pitted

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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CH54 HCS is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 CH54 HCS, 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 CH54 HCS registered?

CH54 HCS is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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