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DY55 RWZ

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

76,720 mi
Last recorded76,720 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 RWZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 76,720 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 76,710 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering OUTRIGGER (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front disc & pads poor condition

Pass 3 May 2018 70,963 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 40,983 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 May 2017 67,742 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 67,742 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 65,318 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 65,317 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 13 May 2015 62,438 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2015 62,438 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 55,890 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust box deteriated

Pass 4 Jun 2013 50,881 miles

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

rattle from exhaust heat sheilds

Pass 29 May 2012 45,812 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 45,812 miles

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 29 Sep 2010 41,888 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 40,960 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 40,960 miles

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 26,862 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 26,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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 RWZ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 RWZ, 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 RWZ registered?

DY55 RWZ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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