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CT55 KFJ

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

75,027 mi
Last recorded75,027 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 KFJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2025 75,027 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 72,496 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 69,866 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 66,957 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 64,432 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 64,320 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated halfshaft oil seal (1.1.14 (b))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 61,895 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & starting to perishes (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & starting to perishes (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust shield corroded & slightly loose

Pass 12 Jul 2019 57,612 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 53,482 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 53,392 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2017 49,268 miles

Exhaust shield top cover on rear box insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front swivel housing seal slight leak

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 46,437 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 46,436 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 46,128 miles

Offside Swivel housing seal leaking

Fail 17 Aug 2015 46,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Swivel housing seal leaking

Pass 27 Aug 2014 45,621 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 43,416 miles

has very slight play in o/s front swivel. either top or bottom shimms

Pass 24 Sep 2012 40,660 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 38,185 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 34,574 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 32,137 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 32,130 miles

Centre Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2008 23,644 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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CT55 KFJ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 CT55 KFJ, 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 CT55 KFJ registered?

CT55 KFJ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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