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FE55 UFK

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

133,536 mi
Last recorded133,536 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 UFK
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 133,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 122,044 miles

Steering ram gaiter split

Fail 19 May 2025 121,623 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play On rear most arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering ram gaiter split

Pass 20 May 2024 109,113 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Poor beam pattern on head lights - Both sides

Fail 20 May 2024 109,110 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Poor beam pattern on head lights - Both sides

Pass 15 May 2023 97,648 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering damper gaiter slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 May 2022 85,211 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 85,211 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 72,891 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 65,025 miles

Nearside Front Steering hub knuckle damp

Nearside Front Steering hub knuckle has movement detected

Pass 17 Jun 2019 56,965 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 52,008 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 51,980 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 46,764 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 46,699 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 46,592 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 46,557 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 46,493 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 46,331 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 46,138 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 46,136 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 39,271 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 29,430 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 19,466 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 UFK is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FE55 UFK, 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 UFK is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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