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SC55 CPF

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

54,810 mi
Last recorded54,810 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC55 CPF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 54,810 miles

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 12 Sep 2025 46,653 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside undersealed

Pass 13 Sep 2024 45,827 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 45,824 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting WHEEL ARCH AND SILL AREA (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting WHEEL ARCH AND SILL AREA (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 45,145 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened arms and floor (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 45,145 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened all arms and chassis/floor (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened arms and floor (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 44,638 miles

Underside of vehicle corroded but not excessive at time of test

Fail 3 Aug 2022 44,633 miles

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

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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Underside of vehicle corroded but not excessive at time of test

Pass 11 Aug 2021 44,224 miles

Front Both Wheel bearing seals leaking slightly at time of test

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

Underside of vehicle covered in underseal making it not possible to check brake pipes for corrosion.

Pass 30 Jul 2020 43,771 miles

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

Underside of Vehicle heavily undersealed, at time of test.

Pass 9 Aug 2019 43,153 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front wheel bearing seal leaking grease slightly

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 43,153 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill full sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill full sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension rod corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front wheel bearing seal leaking grease slightly

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 42,114 miles

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroding but not excessive

Fail 31 Jul 2018 42,113 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroding but not excessive

Pass 8 Aug 2017 40,514 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 40,513 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 39,006 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 39,006 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 37,083 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2015 37,083 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 34,578 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 34,578 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 31,956 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 29,248 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 26,044 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 22,490 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 18,946 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 14,911 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Aug 2008 14,911 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SC55 CPF is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 SC55 CPF, 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 SC55 CPF registered?

SC55 CPF is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 December 2005.

Is SC55 CPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC55 CPF shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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