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KL55 PUV

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

83,936 mi
Last recorded83,936 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL55 PUV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 83,936 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid pipe to rear box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 82,314 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2025 82,314 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2023 81,873 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre old

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 15 May 2023 81,873 miles

Battery leaking (4.13 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre old

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 76,155 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2022 76,155 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2021 76,132 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced requires welding see yellow marked area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced requires welding see yellow marked area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 70,636 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 63,433 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

rear exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Fail 12 Nov 2019 63,415 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

rear exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Pass 17 May 2019 60,968 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust center and rear corroded

nearside rear tyre between 2 and 3mm

offside nearside inner sills corroded

slight dampness around power steering pump and pipes

Pass 9 May 2018 55,465 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front coil springs slight corrosion

both rear axle brake pipes corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

engine has oil leaks

nearside front tyre on 3mm and slight wear on inner edge

offside nearside front axle swivel hubs corroded

slight corrosion on front brake discs

slight dampness around power steering pump

underside of vehicle corroded in places

Fail 9 May 2018 55,461 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front coil springs slight corrosion

both rear axle brake pipes corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

engine has oil leaks

nearside front tyre on 3mm and slight wear on inner edge

offside nearside front axle swivel hubs corroded

slight corrosion on front brake discs

slight dampness around power steering pump

underside of vehicle corroded in places

Pass 9 May 2017 50,525 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear axle brake pipes slight corrosion

front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion

slight damage on front number plate

unable to check full length of outer sills due to covers

Pass 24 May 2016 46,872 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel pipes corroded

slight corrosion on both rear axle metal brake pipes

unable to check full length of outer sills due to covers

Pass 22 Oct 2014 40,376 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

unable to check full lenght of outter sills due to covers

Pass 23 Sep 2013 36,871 miles

front brake discs slight corrosion and wear

nearside front antiroll bar link slight wear

slight wear in offside wiper wheel box

Pass 1 Oct 2012 33,655 miles

exhaust centre to rear silencer slight corrosion

front brake discs slight corrosion and wear

offside wiper wheel box slight wear

Pass 30 Sep 2011 30,759 miles

front brake discs slight corrosion and wear

Pass 14 Sep 2010 27,046 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 23,845 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 18,863 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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KL55 PUV is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 KL55 PUV, 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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KL55 PUV is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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