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KL55 DGZ

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Beige Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

102,416 mi
Last recorded102,416 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL55 DGZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 102,416 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 100,397 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 98,495 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sills covered

Pass 18 Oct 2022 96,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm+perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm+perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm+perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 96,758 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill near chassi out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm+perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm+perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm+perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 94,023 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 94,019 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 90,603 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on chassis( d shape bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear outrigger but not severly effecting steering or braking

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on chassis ( d shape bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 86,511 miles

Nearside Rear outrigger corroded but not severly effecting steering or braking

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 81,971 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 81,866 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak slight on rear flange (8.2.1.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s & n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 77,499 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 73,056 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 69,476 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 66,184 miles

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

oversills fitted obscuring components

Pass 11 Oct 2013 61,501 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 57,520 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 52,522 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 46,718 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 40,658 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 40,658 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 30,092 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

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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KL55 DGZ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Beige with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KL55 DGZ, 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 KL55 DGZ registered?

KL55 DGZ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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