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PY54 MDX

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

100,518 mi
Last recorded100,518 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY54 MDX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 100,518 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlight lenses (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Various underbody corrosion

Fail 25 May 2026 100,518 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlight lenses (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Various underbody corrosion

Pass 10 Jun 2025 99,582 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 99,582 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 96,724 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipes corroded

Reversing light not working

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear shock absorber (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Various under body corrosion

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2024 96,704 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipes corroded

Reversing light not working

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear shock absorber (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Various under body corrosion

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2023 88,180 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 88,180 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 76,243 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 76,243 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 68,123 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 68,123 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 61,793 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2020 61,793 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2019 58,934 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 58,873 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 58,873 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2017 58,713 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 58,713 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2016 58,608 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 58,608 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 May 2015 58,299 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 56,867 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 56,867 miles

Centre 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)

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

Pass 29 May 2013 55,028 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 52,587 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 52,587 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Nov 2010 50,766 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 50,766 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 49,488 miles

Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 43,329 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres worn 3mm

Pass 26 Jan 2008 33,432 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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PY54 MDX is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 PY54 MDX, 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 PY54 MDX registered?

PY54 MDX is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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