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AK55 YMZ

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

126,569 mi
Last recorded126,569 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 YMZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 126,569 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced WHOLE UNDER NEATH CAR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 126,560 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced REAR INNER SILL ROTTEN ( HOLE) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced INNER SILL ROTTEN (HOLE) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired BODY MOUNT ROTTEN (HOLE) (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired FRONT INNER BODY ARCH ROTTEN ( HOLE) (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired ROTTEN NEAR REAR BODY MOUNT (HOLE) (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced WHOLE UNDER NEATH CAR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 125,986 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel pipes under vehicle corroded

general corrosion to vehicle underside and suspension components

Fail 12 Dec 2024 125,986 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel pipes under vehicle corroded

general corrosion to vehicle underside and suspension components

Pass 5 Dec 2023 125,539 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 123,881 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body corrosion on suspension parts and floor

Pass 22 Dec 2021 121,021 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body corrosion

Fail 17 Dec 2021 120,984 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 15 Dec 2020 118,180 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective centre bracket fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chip in windscreen

Fail 8 Dec 2020 118,140 miles

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

chip in windscreen

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective centre bracket fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 116,143 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

chip in front windscreen

Pass 15 Jan 2019 114,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

small chip in windscreen

Pass 10 Jan 2018 112,896 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

small chip in windscreen

Pass 10 Jan 2017 105,374 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

all four tyres perishing

exhaust in rusty condition and heat shield loose

front brake discs corroded

rust forming on underside of vehicle

Pass 18 Jan 2016 93,488 miles

oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2015 82,251 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust deteriorated / front swivel joints leaking grease / o/s/f tyre starting to perish

Pass 2 Feb 2015 82,251 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated / front swivel joints leaking grease / o/s/f tyre starting to perish

Pass 5 Feb 2014 73,459 miles

slight cracking on outer wall on n/s rear tyre

Pass 7 Feb 2013 65,002 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 61,213 miles

one bulb out in centre brake light

rear box starting to deteriorate

Pass 13 Jul 2011 56,908 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2011 56,908 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

n/s/f swivel ball end seal leaking

Pass 27 Jul 2010 45,661 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 33,451 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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

n/s/f tyre has a slight cut in outer side wall

Fail 17 Sep 2009 33,451 miles

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

Both rear tyres perished

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

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

n/s/f tyre has a slight cut in outer side wall

Pass 6 Sep 2008 17,781 miles

Slight corrosion rear silencer

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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AK55 YMZ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 AK55 YMZ, 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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AK55 YMZ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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