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KR54 UXJ

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

95,115 mi
Last recorded95,115 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR54 UXJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 95,115 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 95,115 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 89,812 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

under sealed

Pass 11 Sep 2023 78,228 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 76,634 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Rubber hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pads Getting Low

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under-body, Vehicle Chassis, Steering and Suspension components corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 76,336 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 76,059 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

spare wheel cover insecure

Pass 29 Aug 2019 75,838 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 75,249 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 69,537 miles

eml light on dash lit

rear diff noisy when wheels rotated

rear seats folded down at time of test

Pass 18 Aug 2016 62,817 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 9 Sep 2015 55,666 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 55,666 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 46,877 miles

Nearside and offside inner sills slightly corroded

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 15 Jul 2013 39,985 miles

Nearside and offside inner sills slightly corroded

Unable to see full condition of nearside and offside outer sills because of sill covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 9 Jul 2012 42,637 miles

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

Centre Exhaust deteriorated

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside and offside inner sills slightly corroded

Nearside front tyre cracked and deteriorated

Nearside front tyre tread depth on the legal limit

Nearside rear tyre cracked and deteriorated

Offside front tyre cracked and deteriorated

Offside rear tyre cracked and deteriorated

Unable to see full condition of nearside and offside outer sills because of side skirts fitted to vehicle

Pass 8 Jul 2011 67,639 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 67,639 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 18,674 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 15,798 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 12,083 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 6,578 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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KR54 UXJ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 KR54 UXJ, 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 KR54 UXJ registered?

KR54 UXJ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 7 February 2005.

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The MOT history for KR54 UXJ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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