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DU55 EYP

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,413 mi
Last recorded57,413 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 EYP
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 57,413 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2018 57,411 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 57,257 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front tyre cracking on outer wall

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 29 Nov 2017 57,257 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp insecure high level lamp (1.2.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front tyre cracking on outer wall

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 30 Nov 2016 54,127 miles

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

o/s/f tyre cracking on sidewall

where brake pipe goes into cylinder on n/s/r is slightly damp

Fail 29 Nov 2016 54,126 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

eml light on

o/s/f tyre cracking on sidewall

where brake pipe goes into cylinder on n/s/r is slightly damp

Pass 12 Jun 2015 52,182 miles

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

n/s/r tyre ageing (small cracks in treads and on outer walls)

o/s/f tyre is ageing (small cracks in treads)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 52,178 miles

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

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

n/s/r tyre ageing (small cracks in treads and on outer walls)

o/s/f tyre is ageing (small cracks in treads)

Pass 29 May 2014 49,974 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 43,290 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 39,042 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 34,141 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2011 34,045 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 25,759 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 21,769 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing more on edges

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 EYP is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 DU55 EYP, 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 EYP registered?

DU55 EYP is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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