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WL55 BXB

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,016 mi
Last recorded96,016 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL55 BXB
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 96,016 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front Panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 May 2026 95,917 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front Panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 90,663 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 89,928 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 88,855 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 88,855 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2021 84,205 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 81,301 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 79,368 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated propshaft to front axle (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 74,870 miles

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

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

rear body and chassis corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2017 71,994 miles

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2017 71,994 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2016 67,725 miles

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2015 62,404 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 62,404 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 57,075 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 57,075 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 49,880 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2012 41,645 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)

power steering belt cracking

Pass 24 Nov 2011 35,067 miles

nearside rear tyre 3mm

offside rear tyre 4mm

Pass 23 Nov 2010 26,661 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

tyre size 205/70r15 95s

Pass 12 Nov 2009 19,713 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 14,783 miles

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

rear seat and seatbelt buckles removed at time of test

Pass 24 Nov 2008 14,783 miles

rear seat and seatbelt buckles removed at time of test

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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WL55 BXB is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver 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 WL55 BXB, 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 WL55 BXB registered?

WL55 BXB is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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