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DU55 RNE

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,621 mi
Last recorded53,621 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 53,621 miles

4WD vacuum pipes heavily corroded

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both, cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both, corroded (5.3.2 (b))

General age related perishing of most suspension bush's

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security hole'd but not considered excessive (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 51,731 miles

4x4 vaccum pipes heavily corroded

Body corrosion , o/s/r inner arch, front inner wings and general underbody

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked slightly and light fogging (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded towards rear of chassis ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre perishing

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened General suspension corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Aug 2022 50,080 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 85% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front axle 4x4 vac pipes heavily corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2022 50,077 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front exhaust cat blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch heavily corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering box mounting (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 85% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front axle 4x4 vac pipes heavily corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2021 48,105 miles

Coil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front front axle 4x4 vac pipes heavily corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced multiple locations (6.1.1 (c) (i))

complete exhaust system corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2020 47,432 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All 4 heavily corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust front corroded

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front axle 4x4 vac pipes heavily corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Surface corrosion inner wings front

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside multiple locations (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 47,431 miles

Exhaust system insecure Centre exhaust bracket broken away from exhaust causing blow (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted Also rubbed on wheel damaging hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded All 4 heavily corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front axle 4x4 vac pipes heavily corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Surface corrosion inner wings front

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside multiple locations (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 44,990 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 42,024 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle 2 Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 35,799 miles

Rear back box skin

underneath rusty

Pass 26 Sep 2017 33,124 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

Fail 26 Sep 2017 33,124 miles

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

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

Pass 11 Jan 2017 28,524 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light on

exhaust mounting bracket corroded requires welding

Pass 13 Jan 2016 21,842 miles

nearside front brake pipes slightly corroded

offside front brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2015 18,219 miles

exhaust back box corroded

nearside front hub seal leaking

Fail 9 Jan 2015 18,181 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust back box corroded

nearside front hub seal leaking

Pass 4 Jan 2014 16,192 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 14,921 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 14,921 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 13,189 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 11,074 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 11,074 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 9,949 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 8,212 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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DU55 RNE is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RNE, 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 RNE is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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