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AK55 YYA

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Beige Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

113,895 mi
Last recorded113,895 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 YYA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 113,895 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

unable to examine outer sills due to plastic covers

Pass 19 Feb 2021 111,567 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

unable to examine outer sills due to plastic covers

Pass 14 Aug 2019 106,574 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

both inner sills rusty

engine sump rusty

n/s/front king pin bearing seal leaking

vac pipes rusty

Fail 14 Aug 2019 106,574 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

both inner sills rusty

engine sump rusty

n/s/front king pin bearing seal leaking

vac pipes rusty

Pass 3 Aug 2018 100,914 miles

n/s/front king pin hub leaking

Pass 23 Aug 2017 95,554 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 88,924 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear tyres perished

Fail 4 Aug 2016 88,729 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear tyres perished

Pass 27 Aug 2015 78,118 miles

Nearside Front Suspension hub sphere is leaking grease

Nearside Front suspension hub sphere has slight play

Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 67,558 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

nearside front swivel joint has slight leaking of grease

offside rear tyre showing signs of age

Fail 1 Aug 2014 67,558 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

exhaust rear silencer corroded

nearside front swivel joint has slight leaking of grease

offside rear tyre showing signs of age

Pass 6 Aug 2013 56,051 miles

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

n/s/f half shaft oil seal sweating and has slight play

Pass 26 Jul 2012 43,778 miles

footbrake performance low on o/s/r brake

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 5 Aug 2011 34,416 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 30,761 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 28,972 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 28,995 miles

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

offside front swivel joint seal leaking oil

Pass 29 May 2009 18,520 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 15,216 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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AK55 YYA is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Beige with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YYA, 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 AK55 YYA registered?

AK55 YYA is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 October 2005.

Is AK55 YYA safe to buy?

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