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PV55 CFE

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

135,572 mi
Last recorded135,572 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPV55 CFE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 135,572 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 135,572 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 130,543 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2024 130,543 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel pipes corroded

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 123,477 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 123,476 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 113,740 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2022 115,531 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction mil light stays on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe holed & blowing to excess (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak shock absorber leaking to excess (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front metal brake pipes corroding in areas (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroding in areas (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2-4mm & worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear metal brake pipe corroding slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2-4mm 205/70/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rear lights slightly interacting (4.2.3 (c))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wiper blades smear the screen (strong advise) (3.4 (b) (i))

both front side lights slightly dim

Pass 28 Jul 2021 96,708 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 96,708 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 87,766 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 87,766 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 82,943 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 76,240 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 70,504 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 70,504 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating dim (1.1.A.3b)

Central 2 exhaust hangers loose

Front both king pin seals leaking

Pass 21 Jan 2017 68,453 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 58,471 miles

Offside swivel joint dry

slight exhaust blow

Pass 10 Feb 2015 46,100 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

cover saills fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2013 43,052 miles

rear silencer outer skin corroded & split

Pass 27 Nov 2012 38,714 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 35,343 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 35,343 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 31,367 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 27,029 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 26,590 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 16,915 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 16,915 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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PV55 CFE is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 PV55 CFE, 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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PV55 CFE is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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