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CP55 SRU

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

31,598 mi
Last recorded31,598 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 SRU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 31,598 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake Pipes Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All Four Springs Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2025 31,579 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake Pipes Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All Four Springs Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 30,902 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 30,046 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2022 29,245 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 28,189 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 19 Sep 2020 27,239 miles

underside heavily undersealed.

Pass 26 Sep 2019 26,240 miles

Rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 7 Sep 2018 24,986 miles

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))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

binding slighty both front brakes

Pass 12 Sep 2017 23,780 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rusty (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 22,871 miles

corrosion throughout vehicle underside

exhaust in poor condition

o/s/r tyre sidewall perished

Pass 19 Sep 2015 21,766 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 20,420 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 18,923 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 18,912 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 147,464 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 15,745 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 13,955 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 12,516 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 10,969 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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CP55 SRU is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 CP55 SRU, 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 CP55 SRU registered?

CP55 SRU is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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