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DY55 HJA

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

72,013 mi
Last recorded72,013 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 HJA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 72,013 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2023 72,013 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 58,549 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 58,549 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 51,184 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 50,506 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 50,506 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 49,436 miles

exhaust joint corroded and slight blowing

Fail 9 Jan 2019 49,436 miles

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust joint corroded and slight blowing

Pass 3 Jan 2018 48,407 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front suspension hub leaking grease

exhaust joint corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2017 47,017 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 47,017 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin excess lift (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin lower (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 45,085 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 42,705 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 42,647 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 38,234 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2013 38,233 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 33,927 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 33,927 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 29,694 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 25,838 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 19,963 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 14,670 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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DY55 HJA is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DY55 HJA, 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 DY55 HJA registered?

DY55 HJA is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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