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FE55 UFA

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

99,513 mi
Last recorded99,513 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 99,513 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn leaking oil (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

offside front brake pipe corroding

offside front tyres worn on inner edge

sills floor chasse corroding some holes

Fail 13 Apr 2022 99,509 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn leaking oil (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

offside front brake pipe corroding

offside front tyres worn on inner edge

sills floor chasse corroding some holes

Pass 2 Sep 2020 97,051 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Spare tyre defective ()

nearside front and rear tyres worn boarder line pass and spear worn to core

sills and chassis corroding

Fail 25 Aug 2020 97,050 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Spare tyre defective ()

nearside front and rear tyres worn boarder line pass and spear worn to core

sills and chassis corroding

Pass 2 Sep 2019 94,132 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

chassis sills corroding some boarder line pass

swivel joints corroding nearside leaking oil boarder line pass

Pass 5 Sep 2018 90,404 miles

FLOOR SILLS CHASSIS CORRODING SOME BOARDER LINE PASS

FRONT SWIVELS CORRODING NEARSIDE DAMP

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

NEARSIDE FRONT AND REAR TYRES WORN

Fail 3 Sep 2018 90,403 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

FLOOR SILLS CHASSIS CORRODING SOME BOARDER LINE PASS

FRONT SWIVELS CORRODING NEARSIDE DAMP

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

NEARSIDE FRONT AND REAR TYRES WORN

Pass 31 Aug 2017 86,896 miles

EXHAUST REAR BOX CORRODING

FRONT SWIVELS CORRODING

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

INNER SILLS CORRODING SOME BOARDER LINE PASS

Pass 3 Sep 2016 83,224 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear tyre's perished

Fail 1 Sep 2016 83,208 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded too main run (3.6.B.2c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear tyre's perished

Pass 28 Aug 2015 79,298 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 79,297 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 76,020 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 71,348 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 66,515 miles

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

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2011 61,593 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2010

slight oil leak from nearside front swivel

Pass 19 Aug 2009 31,189 miles

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

both front swivels dry

Pass 20 Aug 2008 30,032 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 UFA is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 UFA, 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 FE55 UFA registered?

FE55 UFA is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 3 September 2005.

Is FE55 UFA safe to buy?

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