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PV55 EJF

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Beige Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

67,511 mi
Last recorded67,511 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPV55 EJF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 67,511 miles

excessive rustproofing to underside

Fail 17 Nov 2025 67,511 miles

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

excessive rustproofing to underside

Pass 6 Nov 2024 65,852 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 65,849 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2024 65,779 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front to back inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2023 57,416 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 47,415 miles

Front corrosion in front panel behind headlights not structural

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front washer jet weak

all 4x4 vacuum pipes corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2022 47,415 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front corrosion in front panel behind headlights not structural

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front washer jet weak

all 4x4 vacuum pipes corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2021 46,752 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 43,854 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 40,206 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 36,803 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear exhaust silencer corroded and deteriorated

both front axle swivel joints slight leaking grease

clutch biting point feels high advise further check for adjustment or replacement

Fail 16 Mar 2018 36,650 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from lexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear exhaust silencer corroded and deteriorated

both front axle swivel joints slight leaking grease

clutch biting point feels high advise further check for adjustment or replacement

Pass 17 Mar 2017 34,487 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle both pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

center exhaust hanger broken

front axle breather pipes corroded

n/s and o/s front swivel joints slight seepage of oil

n/s and o/s front swivel joints slight seepage of oil

n/s and o/s front swivel joints slight seepage of oil

n/s and o/s front swivel joints slight seepage of oil

n/s and o/s front swivel joints slight seepage of oil

n/s and o/s front swivel joints slight seepage of oil

n/s and o/s front swivel joints slight seepage of oil

n/s and o/s rear trailing arm bushes deterioated but no excessive movement

rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2016 34,028 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both brake pipes across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front swivel joint showing slight seepage of oil

Nearside Front tyre is perished and showing cracks in tread and side wall areas

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

Nearside Rear tyre showing cracks and perished in tread and side wall areas

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front swivel joint showing slight seepage of oil

Offside Front tyre showing cracking and perished

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

Offside Rear tyre showing cracks and perished in tread and side wall areas

centre /rear exhaust support hanger broken

front axle breather pipes corroded

rear exhaust silencer corroded

rear silencer heat shield loose

Pass 18 Mar 2015 32,992 miles

all 4 tyres heavilly perrished and in my opinion many of the cracks almost deep enough to reach the ply or cords. (would fail)

center exhaust mounting corroded and detached

corrosion on engine oil sump pan

front axle breather pipes corroded

front axle hub swivell joints corroded and leaking oil. front differential oil level should be checked

front brake discs corroded and groved

rear brakes giving lower than expected brake readings. and neither lock out

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

rear screenwash inoperative

vehicle battery in poor charge state

windscreen wipers torn and not expected to pass the inspection. effectivness of wipers can not be tested due to no washers working

Fail 10 Mar 2015 32,953 miles

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all 4 tyres heavilly perrished and in my opinion many of the cracks almost deep enough to reach the ply or cords. (would fail)

center exhaust mounting corroded and detached

corrosion on engine oil sump pan

front axle breather pipes corroded

front axle hub swivell joints corroded and leaking oil. front differential oil level should be checked

front brake discs corroded and groved

rear brakes giving lower than expected brake readings. and neither lock out

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

rear screenwash inoperative

vehicle battery in poor charge state

windscreen wipers torn and not expected to pass the inspection. effectivness of wipers can not be tested due to no washers working

Pass 3 Mar 2014 31,506 miles

all tyres perrished

both front tractor joint spheres corroded and seals deteriorated. no excessive oil leak, i recomend diff oil level checked

center exhaust mounting corroded and detached

front axle breather pipes corroded

no fluid at rear screenwash

slight drag from both front brakes

Pass 7 Mar 2013 30,661 miles

air filter housing lid found open, re-fitted prior to test

engine oil sump corroded but not leaking

front steering swivel / tractor joints corroded and minor seep of differential oil at nearside

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre perrishing

rear exhaust system outer skin corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2012 29,293 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 29,293 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 27,136 miles

boyh front swivel joints showing slight leaking of oil

front brake pads showing wear

Pass 14 Jan 2010 22,813 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 EJF is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Beige with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 EJF, 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 EJF is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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