CarVerify

Free Car Check

PK55 JYR

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Beige Petrol 1328cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

29,076 mi
Last recorded29,076 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK55 JYR
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 29,076 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perish in tread advise change asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perish in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear last body mount area corroded

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perish in tread advise change asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear last body mount area corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2022 29,075 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak center section (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perish in tread advise change asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear last body mount area corroded

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perish in tread advise change asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear last body mount area corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2021 28,361 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 27,760 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front flexi brake hose not fully aligned

Nearside under sill corroded

numerous metal brake pipes heavily greased

sill covers fitted, not allowing a full inspection

Fail 3 Nov 2020 27,742 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front flexi brake hose not full aligned

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

numerous metal brake pipes heavily greased

sill covers fitted, not allowing a full inspection of the sills

Pass 4 Nov 2019 27,328 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 26,514 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 26,514 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 25,319 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 25,313 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 24,040 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 18 Sep 2015 22,920 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 22,123 miles

rust on chassis in several places

Pass 27 Sep 2013 21,201 miles

rear exhaust coroded

rear tyres age cracking

Pass 28 Sep 2012 20,163 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 16,722 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 17,204 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2009 15,057 miles

stearing swivel joints slitley pitted

Pass 29 Sep 2008 11,398 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
Full Suzuki Jimny reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

PK55 JYR 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 78.9%.

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 PK55 JYR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PK55 JYR?

You can check the full history of PK55 JYR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PK55 JYR registered?

PK55 JYR is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is PK55 JYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK55 JYR shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PK55 JYR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on PK55 JYR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.