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DU55 EYG

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

75,815 mi
Last recorded75,815 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 EYG
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 75,815 miles

Exhaust back box deteriorated and has a minor leak.

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

Fail 28 Apr 2026 75,668 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust back box deteriorated and has a minor leak.

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 68,386 miles

Nearside Front hub seal leaking.

Fail 24 Apr 2025 68,386 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s has reduced performance. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s has reduced performance. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front hub seal leaking.

Pass 23 Apr 2024 60,750 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front hub oil seallight misting of oil

Pass 5 May 2023 52,470 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 52,222 miles

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

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

oil leak at offside tractor joint

Pass 30 Jun 2021 51,954 miles

leak from offside front tractor joint

Fail 26 Jun 2021 51,933 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

leak from offside front tractor joint

Pass 18 Jun 2020 51,056 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 48,834 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective middle section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

exhaust rear section corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2018 46,974 miles

differencial pipes corroded

fuel pipes have corrosion

rear section of exhaust heavily corroded and delaminating

Fail 20 Jun 2018 46,974 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

differencial pipes corroded

fuel pipes have corrosion

rear section of exhaust heavily corroded and delaminating

Pass 20 Jun 2017 44,986 miles

brake efficiency requirements only just met (54%)

fuel lines corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2016 42,523 miles

exhaust rear section corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2015 40,137 miles

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

exhaust rear section corroded (MOT requirements met at time of test)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 37,455 miles

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2013 35,077 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

centre exhaust mount corroded through but system still supported

rear exhaust silencer corroded replace soon

Fail 11 Jun 2013 35,077 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

centre exhaust mount corroded through but system still supported

rear exhaust silencer corroded replace soon

Pass 21 Jun 2012 33,038 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 33,038 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 32,382 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 30,196 miles

both front tractor joint seals leaking

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Fail 24 Jun 2009 27,286 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 27,286 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 21,022 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight leak of grease from nearside front ball joint

Fail 1 Oct 2008 21,022 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight leak of grease from nearside front ball joint

Fail 9 Sep 2008 21,005 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

small oil leak around diff ,n/s/f half shaft

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 EYG is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 DU55 EYG, 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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DU55 EYG is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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