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PV55 CFF

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

136,653 mi
Last recorded136,653 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPV55 CFF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 136,653 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 135,705 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 134,210 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2023 134,188 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 129,758 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2022 129,757 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 125,895 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint slight weep

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 119,339 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Stone chip in windscreen

Fail 10 Dec 2020 119,339 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 23 Dec 2019 112,641 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 112,641 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 105,796 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2018 105,792 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2017 98,504 miles

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

Slight play in both front wheels

Pass 19 Dec 2016 90,109 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and cracked (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres worn on edges

slight play in n/s/f wheel

Fail 8 Dec 2016 90,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm and cracked (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and cracked (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres worn on edges

slight play in n/s/f wheel

Pass 25 Nov 2015 77,718 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wiper split but still clearing the screen

Fail 22 Nov 2014 56,860 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 56,860 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 48,602 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 39,153 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 38,121 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 38,030 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 33,269 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 43,901 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 26,871 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 23,116 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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PV55 CFF is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 PV55 CFF, 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 PV55 CFF registered?

PV55 CFF is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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