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WK55 TXB

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Beige Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

50,243 mi
Last recorded50,243 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK55 TXB
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 50,243 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 49,365 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))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 49,341 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component leaking Inner hub seal. Risk of leaking onto the brakes (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 47,369 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

General underside component corrosion noted

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust section corroded/deteriorated

Side steps corroded

Towbar corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2021 45,501 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

General underside corrosion noted

Side step mounting brackets corroded

Towbar corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2021 45,501 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

General underside corrosion noted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/70/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/70/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Side step mounting brackets corroded

Towbar corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2020 44,504 miles

General underside suspension component corrosion noted

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/70/15 tyre perrished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/70/15 tyre perrished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust section corroded

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 44,504 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

General underside suspension component corrosion noted

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/70/15 tyre perrished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/70/15 tyre perrished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust section corroded

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 43,469 miles

General underside suspension component corrosion noted

Rear exhaust section corroded/deterioated

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 43,469 miles

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

General underside suspension component corrosion noted

Rear exhaust section corroded/deterioated

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 41,718 miles

General underside suspension component corrosion noted

Rear exhaust section corroded

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 39,949 miles

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2016 38,134 miles

rear exhaust section corroded/deterioated

Fail 3 Oct 2016 38,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread cracked 205/70/15 (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

rear exhaust section corroded/deterioated

Pass 5 Oct 2015 36,347 miles

rear exhaust section deterioated

Pass 6 Oct 2014 34,545 miles

rear exhaust section deterioated

Pass 3 Oct 2013 32,457 miles

rear exhaust deterioated

Fail 3 Oct 2013 32,457 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear exhaust deterioated

Pass 1 Oct 2012 30,718 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 1 Oct 2012 30,718 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear & offside front tyres cracking

Pass 3 Oct 2011 29,058 miles

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

all 4 tyres perished

Fail 3 Oct 2011 29,058 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 5 Oct 2010 27,015 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 25,084 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 23,188 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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WK55 TXB is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Beige with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 WK55 TXB, 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 WK55 TXB registered?

WK55 TXB is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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