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SC55 CPZ

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

106,936 mi
Last recorded106,936 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2025 106,936 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced neat trailing arm mounting (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced boot floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

o/s/f and n/s/r body mounts slight corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2023 103,836 miles

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

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

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside and offside inner wings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2023 103,836 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside and offside inner wings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 99,352 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 99,265 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced slam panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Engine mounting bracket fractured middle (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2020 95,193 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 92,551 miles

Front both inner wheelarches signs of corrosion

all brake components and lines covered with underseal

suspension and components covered with underseal

underbody covered with underseal

Fail 26 Sep 2019 92,548 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front both inner wheelarches signs of corrosion

all brake components and lines covered with underseal

suspension and components covered with underseal

underbody covered with underseal

Pass 18 Sep 2018 86,770 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 86,595 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 86,423 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill by centre body mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Centre of inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill by centre body mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp at rear of centre box (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Oil leak At swivel housing ()

Pass 21 Mar 2017 40,794 miles

o/s/f has slight play in kin pin bearing

o/s/f swivel housing seal has slight leak of grease

Fail 14 Mar 2017 77,201 miles

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

o/s/f has slight play in kin pin bearing

o/s/f swivel housing seal has slight leak of grease

Pass 21 Mar 2016 59,504 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 55,482 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 55,482 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 May 2015 55,037 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 50,411 miles

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

slight leak from n/s swivel

Pass 1 Jun 2013 48,986 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 44,644 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 44,309 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light on

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 12 Sep 2011 44,309 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light on

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 30,141 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 26,026 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2009 26,026 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 17,182 miles

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

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 CPZ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 SC55 CPZ, 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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SC55 CPZ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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