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EY55 KPV

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

104,266 mi
Last recorded104,266 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 KPV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2022 104,266 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 100,311 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

offside front diff oil seal leaking

Pass 23 Dec 2019 97,448 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 91,701 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

general corrosion

Pass 18 Sep 2017 85,846 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 85,846 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 77,684 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 77,684 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 67,547 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 67,547 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 59,013 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 53,344 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 52,394 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 43,905 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Aug 2010 30,140 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 22,402 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 13,847 miles

high level stop lamp appears bent!

n/s front tyre down to 2mm on outer edge close to legal limit

n/s rear shockabsorber staining

small run out n/s front brake disc

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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EY55 KPV is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EY55 KPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EY55 KPV registered?

EY55 KPV is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is EY55 KPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY55 KPV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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