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CX55 XRV

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Beige Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,136 mi
Last recorded142,136 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 XRV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 142,136 miles

Nearside mirror loose

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 145,922 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 145,922 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 132,927 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 132,927 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing split pin missing on NSF track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure was not seated correctly on body mounting point (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 132,892 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Behind rear wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Behind rear wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 129,818 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 129,818 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 126,983 miles

n/s & o/s outer sills plastic covers

Pass 6 Mar 2015 112,233 miles

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

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracked

Fail 27 Feb 2015 112,030 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 27 Feb 2014 103,909 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 103,909 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 98,545 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 83,597 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

One rear exhaust mounting broken

Slight oil leak from O/S/F hub

Pass 6 Dec 2010 70,236 miles

Play in off side front lower hub swivel bearing

Pass 1 Sep 2009 49,471 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 34,280 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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CX55 XRV is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Beige with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CX55 XRV, 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 CX55 XRV registered?

CX55 XRV is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 22 September 2005.

Is CX55 XRV safe to buy?

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