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EK55 ULU

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

78,688 mi
Last recorded78,688 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 ULU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 78,688 miles

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))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 76,440 miles

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))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 76,435 miles

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))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 74,095 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 73,306 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 71,935 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 71,919 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 67,057 miles

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))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 67,057 miles

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))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 64,504 miles

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))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 61,437 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 57,668 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 54,143 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 54,141 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 50,439 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 50,439 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 46,287 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2013 46,286 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 41,820 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 41,820 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 36,350 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 5 Jul 2011 36,350 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 31,852 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 26,804 miles

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)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 20,985 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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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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