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EA55 CVE

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

117,994 mi
Last recorded117,994 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 CVE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 117,994 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 117,796 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Before rear wheel inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end locking nut loos

Pass 26 Feb 2025 109,717 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 109,705 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 105,247 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 101,258 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 92,724 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 92,724 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2021 90,044 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 90,041 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired leaking grease and worn (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure x3 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2020 79,138 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 79,134 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 76,680 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front swivel joint leaking

Pass 29 Jun 2018 69,309 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 69,305 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 60,124 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 55,452 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 51,461 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 46,706 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 41,423 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 36,135 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 31,079 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 31,079 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 25,949 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 20,610 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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EA55 CVE is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 EA55 CVE, 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 EA55 CVE registered?

EA55 CVE is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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