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SC54 ULE

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

149,024 mi
Last recorded149,024 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC54 ULE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 149,024 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2025 147,113 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 146,547 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 146,519 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Slight leak at back box joint. possible cause of lambda reading, or sensor fault. (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Corroded and weakened close to body mountings on both sides at rear. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected backing plate wet. Suspect wheel cylinder leaking (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes showing corrosion in places. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 May 2021 143,540 miles

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

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

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 19 May 2021 143,515 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure two mountings broken away from the exhaust center section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting large area of the front panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting in rear wheel arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting large area of the front panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel lines heavily corroded near tank but not leaking

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

Pass 18 May 2020 142,218 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 140,330 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 138,382 miles

all 4 tyres perishing

slight oil leak on rear axle on n\s o\s

Fail 22 May 2018 138,382 miles

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

all 4 tyres perishing

slight oil leak on rear axle on n\s o\s

Pass 13 Apr 2017 127,844 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 127,778 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle handle broke off (6.2.B.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 118,407 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 118,407 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine management light on

Pass 9 Apr 2015 99,957 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 7 Apr 2015 99,957 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 31 Mar 2015 99,603 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Advise cleaning,inspecting and protecting metal brake pipes due to corrosion

Engine management light indicates a fault

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 85,895 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 85,895 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 May 2013 72,059 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 May 2013

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 54,826 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 54,826 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 37,658 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 33,496 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 27,953 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 20,859 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 17,007 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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SC54 ULE is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SC54 ULE, 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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SC54 ULE is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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