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FE55 UFR

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

30,015 mi
Last recorded30,015 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 UFR
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 30,015 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 29,637 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 28,943 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 28,544 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 28,211 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL,FRONT AND REAR. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 28,211 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL,FRONT AND REAR. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 27,757 miles

ALL 4 TYRES SHOWING CRACKS IN TREAD. TYRES ARE 11 YEARS OLD.

Pass 14 Oct 2019 27,616 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 27,615 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded Main to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 27,386 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 27,386 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 27,129 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 26,615 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 26,615 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 26,578 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 26,578 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 26,289 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 25,812 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 25,040 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 25,040 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 24,217 miles

front brake discs pitting

Pass 15 Sep 2010 20,615 miles

front brake discs pitting and 22% front brake imbalance

Pass 15 Sep 2009 16,434 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 16,434 miles

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2008 11,555 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 UFR is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 UFR, 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 UFR registered?

FE55 UFR is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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