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FG55 HZV

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

144,022 mi
Last recorded144,022 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 HZV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 144,022 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 140,418 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 129,308 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 117,700 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 108,115 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 105,556 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 103,399 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 96,742 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 91,149 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 91,149 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 83,765 miles

Front prop shaft uj has slight play

Oil leak engine

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 29 Feb 2016 74,755 miles

Offside oil leak

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

rear exhaust box rusted

Fail 24 Feb 2016 74,714 miles

Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing n\s front and bottom (2.5.A.1b)

coil spring broken n\s front (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Offside oil leak

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

rear exhaust box rusted

Pass 26 Feb 2015 70,884 miles

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

n/s/f small piece spring missing

Pass 13 Nov 2013 70,059 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 69,296 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 68,250 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 66,746 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 54,926 miles

front tyres worn on edges

n/s front suspension swivel ball pitted

Fail 29 Sep 2008 45,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 45,973 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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FG55 HZV is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FG55 HZV, 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 FG55 HZV registered?

FG55 HZV is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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