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DY55 UYK

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

120,689 mi
Last recorded120,689 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2024 120,689 miles

general underside corrosion

Pass 14 Oct 2023 119,961 miles

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

general underside corrosion

Pass 14 Oct 2022 116,257 miles

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

Nearside Front hub seal leaking slightly

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front hub seal leaking slightly

Fail 28 Sep 2022 116,244 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor/inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component leaking hub seal leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill corroded in multiple places (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor/inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor/inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded in multiple places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired rear floor corroded in multiple places (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front hub seal leaking

Pass 2 Oct 2021 110,312 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2021 110,309 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 104,273 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 97,328 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front swivel hub seal leaking

Fail 16 Sep 2019 97,312 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front swivel hub seal leaking

Pass 17 Sep 2018 90,802 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes worn

Pass 14 Sep 2017 84,999 miles

Rear both rear trailing arm bushes starting to debond

Fail 12 Sep 2017 84,999 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear both rear trailing arm bushes starting to debond

Pass 26 Sep 2016 79,639 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 72,584 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 72,579 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lense damaged (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 65,975 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 54,354 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 54,271 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

emmissions not tested due to excessive blow

Pass 1 Oct 2012 41,134 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 41,134 miles

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

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)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 37,277 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 37,274 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 34,096 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 32,652 miles

rear seat folded flat. unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 29 Sep 2008 29,268 miles

exhaust shield on back box loose

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 UYK is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 UYK, 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 UYK registered?

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

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