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CV05 ELJ

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,826 mi
Last recorded67,826 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 ELJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 67,826 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 63,545 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 58,026 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 56,206 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 51,867 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 51,867 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 47,354 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 40,841 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2020 40,841 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 34,200 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 33,812 miles

Offside Front tractor joint just starting to leak oil

Pass 18 Apr 2018 32,186 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 29,940 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 29,940 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 26,981 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 23,126 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/r tyre cracking around tread

o/s/r tyre cracking around tread

Pass 22 Apr 2015 23,126 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking around tread

o/s/r tyre cracking around tread

Pass 11 Mar 2014 21,044 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 19,453 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 16,435 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 13,299 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 10,280 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 7,970 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 5,934 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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CV05 ELJ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CV05 ELJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CV05 ELJ registered?

CV05 ELJ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is CV05 ELJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV05 ELJ shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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