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MT54 EBD

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

95,887 mi
Last recorded95,887 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT54 EBD
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 95,887 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2026 95,846 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nearside and offside sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 87,072 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2025 87,072 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 78,398 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 70,392 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 68,936 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 67,534 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 67,534 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Not located correctly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 66,585 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak from swivel hubs

Pass 24 Oct 2019 64,232 miles

slight play in nearside front axle swivel joint

Fail 24 Oct 2019 64,232 miles

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

slight play in nearside front axle swivel joint

Pass 24 Oct 2018 61,523 miles

slight play in offside front swivel hub

Fail 24 Oct 2018 61,523 miles

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

slight play in offside front swivel hub

Pass 16 Oct 2017 59,076 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 59,076 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 55,260 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 49,046 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 43,668 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 38,900 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 33,826 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 28,605 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 28,605 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 22,242 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 16,300 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 11,416 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 7,018 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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MT54 EBD is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 MT54 EBD, 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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MT54 EBD is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 20 January 2005.

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