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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front to Rear Pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Slam Panel Corroded
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Headlights (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both Rear Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All Underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
All Suspension Components Corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust System Deteriorated
Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Fuel hose deteriorated Front to Rear Pipes (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Cab Structure Corroded
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both Rear Wheel Bearings (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake performance unable to be tested Rear Brake Pipes Excessively Corroded (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner Sill, Seat Mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front Track Rod End (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner Sill Seat Mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
All Suspension Components Corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear Pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust System Deteriorated
Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Fuel hose deteriorated All Fuel Lines Corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Cab Structure Corroded
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear Tyres Cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both Rear Wheel Bearings (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated
nearside front swivel pin/hub seal deteriorated
offside front swivel pin/hub seal deteriorated
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated
nearside front swivel pin/hub seal deteriorated
offside front swivel pin/hub seal deteriorated
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EK55 ULU is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 EK55 ULU, 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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EK55 ULU is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 September 2005.
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