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PK55 EYV

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,783 mi
Last recorded94,783 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK55 EYV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2024 94,783 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 92,120 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 91,916 miles

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

Rear n/s tyre perished

Fail 14 Jan 2020 91,910 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Mid Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear n/s tyre perished

Pass 11 Jan 2019 91,731 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 3 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

general underside corrosion.

Pass 12 Jan 2018 91,447 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 91,440 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 91,369 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 91,363 miles

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 90,619 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 90,619 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 85,456 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 85,425 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 78,443 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust systen corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2013 78,443 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust systen corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2012 70,848 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 62,382 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 53,569 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 39,031 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 35,142 miles

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

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

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

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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PK55 EYV is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PK55 EYV, 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 PK55 EYV registered?

PK55 EYV is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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