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MJ55 EKO

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

115,409 mi
Last recorded115,409 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 EKO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2021 115,409 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 112,159 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 105,279 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 97,973 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 89,376 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

eml light on

Pass 12 Dec 2015 81,252 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 73,578 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 65,331 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2013 65,014 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 12 Dec 2012 58,109 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 58,109 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 48,997 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 41,639 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 34,676 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2008 23,413 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 23,413 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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MJ55 EKO is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MJ55 EKO, 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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MJ55 EKO is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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