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KN55 OCA

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

115,760 mi
Last recorded115,760 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN55 OCA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 115,760 miles

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

n/s and o/s rear under sills slightly corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2024 104,105 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 96,541 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

o/s and n/s rear sill has slight corrosion

Pass 6 Dec 2021 90,013 miles

4x4 vacuum pipes on front axle corroded

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front hub seals leaking

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2021 90,010 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre section (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split/smeary (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

4x4 vacuum pipes on front axle corroded

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

front hub seals leaking

Pass 25 Sep 2020 89,561 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

front hub seals leaking

Fail 16 Sep 2020 89,550 miles

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

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))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

front hub seals leaking

Pass 15 Apr 2019 85,127 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2019 85,010 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 78,379 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 73,383 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2017 73,383 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 69,702 miles

Nearside wiper smearing windscreen

Pass 16 Oct 2015 68,925 miles

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

slight bind o/s/f brake.

Fail 15 Oct 2015 68,920 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

engine management light on.

slight bind o/s/f brake.

Pass 7 Oct 2014 63,822 miles

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

front brakes binding.

rear box corroded.

Fail 7 Oct 2014 63,822 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brakes binding.

rear box corroded.

Pass 16 Oct 2013 57,643 miles

both sides front brakes slightly binding

n/s/r shock absorber soft and bouncy

rear section of exhaust outer casing has corrosion

Pass 4 Oct 2012 50,183 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 42,761 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 35,060 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 28,050 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 19,021 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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KN55 OCA is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red 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 KN55 OCA, 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 KN55 OCA registered?

KN55 OCA is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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