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MK55 UFA

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

100,413 mi
Last recorded100,413 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 UFA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 100,413 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 95,543 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 93,108 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

slight oil leak from axle o/s front

Pass 23 Feb 2023 86,660 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 77,401 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 70,554 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 63,925 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 62,380 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes underside covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central brake pipe just starting to corrode where under seal mist pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 62,380 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes underside covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central brake pipe just starting to corrode where under seal mist pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect re fitted bulb correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 57,409 miles

engine light on

Pass 20 Jan 2017 49,414 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 15 Jan 2016 42,684 miles

engine light on

Pass 16 Jan 2015 36,663 miles

ECU warning light on

Fail 16 Jan 2015 36,663 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

ECU warning light on

Pass 23 Jan 2014 33,954 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 30,764 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 30,764 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

number plate lights have slight interaction

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2012 30,750 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 67,831 miles

CATALIST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE AND RATTLING

Fail 12 Jan 2012 67,831 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 25,809 miles

brake disc surface rust

front number plate worn

Fail 21 Jan 2011 25,792 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 30 Dec 2009 20,814 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 20,814 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 17,163 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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MK55 UFA is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 MK55 UFA, 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 MK55 UFA registered?

MK55 UFA is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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