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DY55 YNB

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

38,428 mi
Last recorded38,428 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 38,428 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Metal fuel pipes, heavily corroded.

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 37,602 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded All ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 36,149 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 35,866 miles

Excessive general corrosion to underside of the vehicle

Exhaust system heavily corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear differential noisy when vehicle jacked up and wheels spun by hand

Fail 24 Oct 2022 35,866 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Excessive general corrosion to underside of the vehicle

Exhaust system heavily corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear differential noisy when vehicle jacked up and wheels spun by hand

Pass 1 Nov 2021 35,641 miles

Exhaust system heavily corroded.

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 34,937 miles

Front pipe of the exhaust heavily corroded

General surface rust throughout vehicle

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

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

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

Outer skin on the rear section of exhaust corroded

Rear drive train noisy when spun by hand

Sump pan corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2020 34,936 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Box seaction (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch, rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch, rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front pipe of the exhaust heavily corroded

General surface rust throughout vehicle

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

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

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

Outer skin on the rear section of exhaust corroded

Rear drive train noisy when spun by hand

Sump pan corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2019 33,712 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 33,708 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing rear seat folded down , & boot area loaded,unable to test seat belt (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing seat folded down, boot area loaded, unable to test seat belt (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2018 32,161 miles

Offside Front brake, binding slightly by hand

o/s & n/s outer sills covered by trims

Fail 5 Nov 2018 32,161 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake, binding slightly by hand

o/s & n/s outer sills covered by trims

Pass 3 Nov 2017 29,917 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 9 Nov 2016 29,318 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 29,317 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill back (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill back (5.2.6)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 28,325 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 26,354 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 24,113 miles

rear exhaust starting to corrode

sidewalls on all tyres starting to crack

Pass 29 Oct 2012 22,578 miles

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

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

brakets on exhaust heat shield corroded.

outer skin on rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 10 Nov 2011 20,693 miles

exhaust rear silencer outer skin heavily corroded but inner skin ok

Pass 9 Nov 2010 17,380 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 14,002 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 10,558 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear wiper split

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 YNB is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YNB, 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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DY55 YNB is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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