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M55 JRE

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

121,000 mi
Last recorded121,000 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM55 JRE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 121,000 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2025 118,244 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2024 116,293 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 112,857 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2023 112,857 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 109,358 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2022 109,358 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 99,831 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 91,739 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 77,611 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 17 May 2018 59,828 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 49,789 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 49,774 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 May 2016 45,949 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 39,131 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 39,131 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 30,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 30,150 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 28,804 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 27,334 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 26,007 miles

O/S/F & N/S/R TYRES SLIGHTLY CRACKED/ALL FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

Fail 30 Mar 2011 26,007 miles

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

O/S/F & N/S/R TYRES SLIGHTLY CRACKED/ALL FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 24,187 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear seatbelts tested as presented due to rear dog guard / slight cracking to n/s/r tyre.

Fail 16 Mar 2010 24,187 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear seatbelts tested as presented due to rear dog guard / slight cracking to n/s/r tyre.

Pass 19 Jan 2009 22,615 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2008 18,160 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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M55 JRE is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 M55 JRE, 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 M55 JRE registered?

M55 JRE is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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