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MH55 YWP

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

97,891 mi
Last recorded97,891 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH55 YWP
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2022 97,891 miles

Central Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting boot floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill under neath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill under neath (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired at body mount (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2021 93,954 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and underbody corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 93,943 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor at body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outriggar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn swivell and leaking oil (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outriggar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides upper spring mounts holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering at suspension mount (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel smell around about car

Fail 15 Jun 2021 93,891 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Both Sides on Chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis at trailing arm mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Leaking Hub oil (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to rear sills covered in underseal n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis at trailing arm mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 90,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2019 82,894 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 82,884 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 74,663 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 74,663 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2017 64,661 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 64,658 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 52,968 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 52,949 miles

Offside Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way binding (3.7.C.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 42,545 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 41,018 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Dec 2013 41,016 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 39,411 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 35,458 miles

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

front wipers starting to split

Pass 6 Dec 2010 33,142 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 27,761 miles

Letters on front & rear number plates not of uniform thickness.

Fail 14 Aug 2009 27,621 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Letters on front & rear number plates not of uniform thickness.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2008 22,020 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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MH55 YWP is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 MH55 YWP, 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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MH55 YWP is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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