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LY55 HCA

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Beige Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

168,060 mi
Last recorded168,060 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY55 HCA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2023 168,060 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Axle swivel joint leaking and has play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch/wing/front panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Corrosion throughout underside of vehicle to chassis and components

Front Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

O/S & N/S Body mounts have corrosion (middle row)

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Unable to inspect rear seatbelts

Pass 26 Sep 2022 164,015 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 154,674 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 145,408 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

general corrosion

near side front swivel joint slight seepage

Pass 6 Sep 2019 131,421 miles

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

Front fog lights damaged/not working

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively very slight (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively very slight (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front brake disc slightly discoloured. Showing signs of over heating

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 131,350 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Front fog lights damaged/not working

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively very slight (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively very slight (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front brake disc slightly discoloured. Showing signs of over heating

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 125,418 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Sep 2018 125,418 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 116,652 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 116,652 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 112,516 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Sump corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2016 112,516 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Sump corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2015 107,395 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2015 107,395 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 97,932 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 97,637 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 86,767 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 86,767 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 74,670 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 65,131 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 54,163 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 43,022 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 30,997 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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LY55 HCA is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Beige with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LY55 HCA, 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 LY55 HCA registered?

LY55 HCA is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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