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AO55 YBA

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

60,900 mi
Last recorded60,900 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 YBA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 60,900 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 60,900 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Body mounting fixings insecure body mount corroded holled (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 60,671 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

under car slighty corroded

Pass 9 May 2024 60,330 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2024 60,327 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired floor to body mount corroded holled (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired inner sill to body mount corroded holded (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 59,620 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 59,563 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired ex corroded (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired inner sill to body mount (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2022 58,907 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2022 58,893 miles

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired body corroded holled (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 58,192 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 5,665 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security in font off wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 56,272 miles

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security GENERAL UNDER BODY CORROSION (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm axle support bushes (Perished) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm axle support bushes (Perished) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 55,199 miles

Both reg lamps flash with the indicators

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both lower bushes perished and weak (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both flash with indicators (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 53,760 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe corroded

Underside dirty

Pass 24 Nov 2016 52,060 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front hub seal slight leak

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

Rear box outer skin corroded and split

brake paddle travel

under side of car very muddy on inspection

Fail 24 Nov 2016 52,060 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front hub seal slight leak

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

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

Rear box outer skin corroded and split

brake paddle travel

under side of car very muddy on inspection

Pass 26 Nov 2015 50,324 miles

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2014 49,129 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 47,699 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 46,180 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 46,180 miles

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

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 23 Nov 2011 44,426 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 41,110 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 34,977 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 26 Nov 2008 27,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 27,699 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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AO55 YBA is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Green 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 AO55 YBA, 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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AO55 YBA is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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