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PJ55 UJE

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

125,774 mi
Last recorded125,774 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 UJE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 125,774 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 115,972 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 104,041 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 104,041 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 84,747 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 72,571 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion front cross member/body mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion front cross member/body mount (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 72,568 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion front cross member/body mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion front cross member/body mount (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 64,285 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Front wiper slightly split

Fail 26 Nov 2015 64,285 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe broken where goes into catalytic converter (7.1.2)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Front wiper slightly split

Pass 1 Dec 2014 57,823 miles

both front and o/s/r tyre slightly perishing

o/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 4 Dec 2013 54,295 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust corroding

Fail 4 Dec 2013 54,295 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 48,172 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2012 48,172 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 42,742 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 38,742 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2010 38,742 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 35,354 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 28,526 miles

heat sheild slightly loose on rear exhaust

nsf wiper slightly split

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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PJ55 UJE is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PJ55 UJE, 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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PJ55 UJE is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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