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2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

93,215 mi
Last recorded93,215 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 NUM
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 93,215 miles

Central Front Body not fully secure body prescribed area has corrosion (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Body not fully secure body prescribed area has corrosion (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front body has corrosion

Offside Front body has corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear body has corrosion

Fail 26 Sep 2023 93,215 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Body not fully secure body prescribed area has corrosion (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Body not fully secure body prescribed area has corrosion (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front body has corrosion

Offside Front body has corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear body has corrosion

Pass 6 Oct 2022 90,727 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 90,725 miles

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced boot (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 88,119 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to underside components and body of vehicle

Fail 14 Sep 2021 88,069 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

coolant low

corrosion to underside components and body of vehicle

Pass 10 Sep 2020 85,666 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 85,656 miles

Offside Front Outer Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 83,526 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2019 83,526 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 80,247 miles

Front Seat belt slightly damaged both nearside & offside (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside windscreen wiper linkage worn

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 76,009 miles

Corrosion in various places underneath vehicle

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front wiper blade split

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 76,004 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Corrosion in various places underneath vehicle

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front wiper blade split

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 70,616 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 70,613 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 64,868 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 59,913 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

front disc's slightly corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2013 54,843 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 48,891 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 42,173 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 33,858 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 17,895 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 11,525 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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FE55 NUM is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FE55 NUM, 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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FE55 NUM is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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