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KT55 YHN

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Beige Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

152,660 mi
Last recorded152,660 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT55 YHN
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2023 152,660 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (all metal brake pipes, difficult to inspect due to underside of vehicle dirty) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 152,660 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (all metal brake pipes, difficult to inspect due to underside of vehicle dirty) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 151,066 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

sump corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2022 151,066 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

sump corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2021 145,388 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 124,681 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine misting (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 124,672 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 93,881 miles

centre exhaust corroded

damage to windscreen not affecting drivers view

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2017 93,700 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake effort reduced

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

centre exhaust corroded

damage to windscreen not affecting drivers view

front brakes application slightly uneven

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2014 54,950 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 44,360 miles

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

nearside front tyre has worn on the outer edge

part of the exhaust system has slightly deteriorated

Fail 3 Dec 2013 44,360 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

nearside front tyre has worn on the outer edge

part of the exhaust system has slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Sep 2012 41,680 miles

all four tyres are starting to crack in tread pattern

Fail 27 Sep 2012 41,679 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

all four tyres are starting to crack in tread pattern

Pass 7 Oct 2011 38,557 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 33,717 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 33,717 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

nearside front swivel joint leaking grease

offside front swivel joint leaking grease

Pass 4 Sep 2009 29,446 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 23,601 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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KT55 YHN is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Beige with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KT55 YHN, 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 KT55 YHN registered?

KT55 YHN is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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