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CJ55 ABY

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,994 mi
Last recorded117,994 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ55 ABY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 117,994 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 110,113 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 110,113 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 104,320 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 99,582 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 99,576 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 94,837 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 86,452 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 86,452 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 78,988 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 72,177 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 69,740 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 69,736 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 59,382 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 59,382 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 55,896 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 52,006 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 52,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 49,045 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 45,309 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 40,064 miles

bridgestone tyres are cracking and worn on edges (n/s/f, o/s/f ,n/s/r)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 34,625 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 27,900 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 21,531 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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CJ55 ABY is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CJ55 ABY, 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 CJ55 ABY registered?

CJ55 ABY is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is CJ55 ABY safe to buy?

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