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AK55 YYD

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

107,005 mi
Last recorded107,005 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 YYD
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 107,005 miles

Front Differential leaking.

Pass 3 May 2023 106,520 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

fuel lines corroded front to rear

underside of vehicle corroded

underside of vehicle covered in mud

Fail 3 May 2023 106,520 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

fuel lines corroded front to rear

underside of vehicle corroded

underside of vehicle covered in mud

Pass 8 Apr 2022 97,896 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2022 97,834 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper excessively weakened by corrosion (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (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))

Central Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 97,724 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 97,723 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working Both fronts (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Sil corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach Bald outer edge (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel Suspect wheel cylinder (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Prop shaft likely to become detached Transfer box mounts fractured. Both left and right fractured (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant level low

Fuel Pipe/s corroded 3 fuel lines near fuel tank ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 90,998 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2019 90,998 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 87,157 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 85,215 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 79,855 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 72,993 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 72,993 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported Bracket (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported Bracket (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 66,247 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 59,025 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 51,552 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Oct 2011 44,059 miles

Oil leak

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 44,059 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 38,241 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 31,207 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 24,367 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 YYD is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YYD, 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 YYD is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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