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DU55 EXT

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,248 mi
Last recorded90,248 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 EXT
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 90,248 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 85,752 miles

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

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

slight corrosion underbody

Fail 17 Dec 2021 85,713 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

slight corrosion underbody

Pass 6 Jan 2021 80,752 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 80,752 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 76,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 74,115 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Swivel joint has slight play

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

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

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Diff Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 68,648 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 64,935 miles

both inner sills have slight corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2015 61,415 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 55,992 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 53,137 miles

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

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

slight oil leak offside front hub seal

Pass 7 Sep 2012 48,220 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 43,310 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear tyres splitting slightly

Pass 21 Sep 2010 38,262 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 31,786 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 25,999 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 25,999 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

front discs rusty and slightly pitted

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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DU55 EXT is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 DU55 EXT, 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 DU55 EXT registered?

DU55 EXT is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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