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EF55 YZO

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

83,387 mi
Last recorded83,387 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 YZO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 83,387 miles

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 11 Jul 2025 81,145 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 78,045 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 75,391 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 68,686 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 68,686 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 65,295 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 62,165 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 62,165 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 58,773 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 58,773 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 54,334 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 49,689 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2016 49,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2015 45,089 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

all 4 tyres perish

Fail 30 Jun 2015 45,089 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all 4 tyres perish

Pass 19 Jun 2014 41,334 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 41,334 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 37,401 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 33,786 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 29,977 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 25,603 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 19,914 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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EF55 YZO is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 EF55 YZO, 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 EF55 YZO registered?

EF55 YZO is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is EF55 YZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF55 YZO shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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