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KY55 XLN

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,594 mi
Last recorded87,594 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 XLN
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 87,594 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front steering sphere has slight leak

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 83,473 miles

Fuel pipes showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 12 Oct 2023 80,788 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under side has signs of corrosion

Fail 6 Oct 2023 80,786 miles

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

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

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under side has signs of corrosion

Pass 6 Oct 2022 78,020 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 75,143 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Oct 2020 72,481 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 72,475 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 68,669 miles

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

Offside Front sphere leaking

Pass 27 Sep 2018 64,419 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 64,413 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 56,880 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play sphere leaking (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 51,926 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play and leaking (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 47,125 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play sphere, also leaking (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 42,319 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 37,222 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/f sphere oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2012 33,995 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

exhaust tail box deterioated

Pass 12 Sep 2011 30,419 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 26,052 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

screen damaged

Pass 5 Sep 2009 22,077 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 15,875 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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KY55 XLN is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KY55 XLN, 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 KY55 XLN registered?

KY55 XLN is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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