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WD55 EKW

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,102 mi
Last recorded91,102 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD55 EKW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 91,102 miles

front n/s king pin worn, and seal leaking

Fail 14 Nov 2025 91,092 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability trailing arm loose onto axle (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front n/s king pin worn, and seal leaking

Pass 13 Nov 2024 90,047 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various throughout vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Various suspension components corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2024 90,046 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Holed within 30cm of body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Holed within 30cm of suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Various through out vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 85,161 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 80,644 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 80,644 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 78,243 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 75,239 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 68,310 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 61,002 miles

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 6 Dec 2018 60,865 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 15 Dec 2017 55,643 miles

Rear Exhaust tail box corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2017 50,884 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides outer edges worn smooth (4.1.E.1)

Surface corrosion to both inner sills

Pass 29 Dec 2015 46,182 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 40,898 miles

slight play n/s/f hub

Pass 23 Dec 2013 35,681 miles

Both headlight lenses starting to crack

Pass 14 Dec 2012 30,472 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 30,468 miles

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

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)

Offside front hub leaking oil

Offside front tyre slight split in tread

Pass 30 Dec 2011 26,201 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 29 Dec 2011 31,592 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 20,816 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 15,691 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 10,360 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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WD55 EKW is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WD55 EKW, 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 WD55 EKW registered?

WD55 EKW is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 24 December 2005.

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