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MC54 MKC

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

52,618 mi
Last recorded52,618 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC54 MKC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 52,618 miles
Fail 12 May 2026 52,581 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2025 50,618 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

body mounts mountings corroded

Fail 6 May 2025 50,613 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

body mounts mountings corroded

Pass 17 May 2024 48,177 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle under body and suspension covered in protective seal

Pass 8 Sep 2023 73,178 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 47,972 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting rear of wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting rear of wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

exhaust lambda sensor appears to be missing? emissions test passed though.

lots of corrosion covering all of underneath of vehicle

Pass 1 Nov 2021 46,775 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2020 45,396 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 45,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s/r body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s/r body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

rear exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 3 May 2019 42,482 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch/rear cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 2 May 2019 42,482 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch/rear cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 39,939 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear of wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear of wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 11 May 2017 37,788 miles

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 16 Mar 2016 35,567 miles

exhaust back box deteriorated

Fail 14 Mar 2016 35,565 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front swivel joint leaking

Offside Front swivel joint leaking

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 10 Mar 2015 32,110 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f swivel hub seal slightly leaking

rear exhaust back box slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Sep 2013 28,138 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 25,417 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 23,466 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 21,574 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 18,030 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 14,561 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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MC54 MKC is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc 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 MC54 MKC, 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 MC54 MKC registered?

MC54 MKC is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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