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KM55 EXG

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

100,971 mi
Last recorded100,971 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM55 EXG
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 100,971 miles
Fail 14 May 2026 100,967 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 100,297 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2025 100,293 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 98,608 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 97,351 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 96,524 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipe surface corrosion in places. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stoner chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 96,524 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear rusty at flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded across chassis (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 94,670 miles

Coolant leak water pump thermostat area

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded steel pipe from pump across chassis (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 92,587 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear inner sill has slight corrosion

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear inner sill has slight corrosion

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Power steering pipes noted to be corroded but not leaking.

Unable to assess condition of outer sills due to covers

Fail 11 May 2018 92,587 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear inner sill has slight corrosion

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear inner sill has slight corrosion

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Power steering pipes noted to be corroded but not leaking.

Unable to assess condition of outer sills due to covers

Pass 9 May 2017 89,857 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside low-28% (3.7.B.5b)

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

all four shock absorbers slightly corroded

Pass 18 May 2016 84,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 May 2015 73,595 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 May 2015 73,595 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 64,367 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine management light on

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2013 61,726 miles

Exhaust blow from weld repair

Exhaust brackets corroded

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Rear tyre tread depths low

Fail 3 Apr 2013 61,726 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust blow from weld repair

Exhaust brackets corroded

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Rear tyre tread depths low

Pass 3 Feb 2012 56,436 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight corrosion to rear exhaust

Pass 2 Feb 2011 48,148 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 2 Feb 2010 38,949 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 31,932 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 31,932 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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KM55 EXG 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 69.6%.

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 KM55 EXG, 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 KM55 EXG registered?

KM55 EXG is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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