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DS54 MWP

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

59,581 mi
Last recorded59,581 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS54 MWP
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 59,581 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 59,581 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 58,577 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 57,397 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 56,220 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2022 56,220 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 54,685 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 53,622 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 52,281 miles

exhaust rear box outer cover corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2019 48,619 miles

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

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

back box outer case corroded

rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 19 Feb 2018 42,476 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

back box outer casing corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2017 38,592 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s inner brake pads (3.5.1g)

back box outer corroded

eml illuminated

Fail 11 Feb 2017 38,591 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s inner brake pads (3.5.1g)

back box outer corroded

eml illuminated

Pass 5 Feb 2016 34,610 miles

back box slightly corroded but not blowing

eml illuminated

very slight cracking in tread O/S - N/S rear tyres

Pass 5 Feb 2015 31,958 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front wipers slightly split

brake pipes greased

eml light on

o/s/f+o/s/r+n/s/r tyres are slightly perrished and have surface cracks in the sidewall and tread

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2014 30,025 miles

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

brake pipes greased

eml light on

exhaust slightly deteriorated

o/s front tyre slightly deteriorated / perished

Fail 11 Feb 2014 30,025 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pipes greased

eml light on

exhaust slightly deteriorated

o/s front tyre slightly deteriorated / perished

Pass 7 Feb 2013 27,853 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all tyres slightly deteriorated / perished and slight cracking inbetween treads

both front suspension swivel joints slightly pitted etc

brake pipes greased

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Feb 2012 26,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

n/s/f tyre wearing on the inside edge

n/s/f wiper rubber slightly split

rear exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 10 Feb 2011 23,178 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s front tyre slightly deteriorated / perished

Pass 10 Feb 2010 20,206 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 15,474 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 11,188 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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DS54 MWP 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 82.6%.

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 DS54 MWP, 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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DS54 MWP is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 11 February 2005.

Is DS54 MWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS54 MWP shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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