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MK55 UFC

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Beige Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

36,653 mi
Last recorded36,653 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 UFC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 36,653 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear seats ()

Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 1 Nov 2024 36,082 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear Seats missing ()

Rear Exhaust rusty

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 23 Aug 2023 35,313 miles

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Aug 2022 32,965 miles

front hub spheres corroded

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 17 Aug 2021 31,699 miles

corrosion to front hub spheres

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 19 Aug 2020 30,677 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2019 29,931 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 29,038 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 28,521 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside front and rear lower (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 28,331 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 28,296 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords all 4 tyres (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 28,209 miles

all four tyres perished

Pass 17 Apr 2014 27,893 miles

All 4 tyres perished in treads

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 25,678 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 22,669 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 22,228 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 19,009 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 15,254 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 11,613 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 UFC is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Beige with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 MK55 UFC, 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 UFC registered?

MK55 UFC is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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