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DY55 LOA

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

50,888 mi
Last recorded50,888 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 LOA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 50,888 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 50,384 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

underbody corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2024 49,717 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

underbody corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2024 49,700 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

underbody corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2023 48,890 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 48,492 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded by body mount but structure not reduced

Fail 5 Oct 2022 48,492 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded by body mount but structure not reduced

Oil leaking excessively from engine Oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 47,333 miles

All tyres perishing

Fuel pipes corroded

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 46,374 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f & o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front n/s & o/s have slight lift (2.1.3 (b) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2019 44,973 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 43,137 miles

corrosion to fuel pipes on vehicle underside

corrosion to vehicle underside

exhaust system deteriorated

slight uneven wear to rear tyres n/s & o/s

Fail 19 Sep 2018 43,137 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

corrosion to fuel pipes on vehicle underside

corrosion to vehicle underside

exhaust system deteriorated

slight uneven wear to rear tyres n/s & o/s

Pass 21 Sep 2017 42,027 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Sep 2016 41,331 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 41,331 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 40,267 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 37,201 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 33,291 miles

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 18 Sep 2012 31,434 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 29,800 miles

Rear exhaust silencer slightly corroded.

Unable to fully inspect rear seat belts.

Pass 16 Sep 2010 26,995 miles

Both front brake discs corroded & inner brake pads just starting to get a bit low.

Both front tyres worn on outer edges.

Both front wiper blade rubbers split at ends.

N/S/F brake binding slightly when wheel turned by hand.

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 23,416 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 19,084 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 LOA is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 DY55 LOA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY55 LOA registered?

DY55 LOA is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is DY55 LOA safe to buy?

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