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MJ55 YXV

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

62,569 mi
Last recorded62,569 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 YXV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 62,569 miles

Coil spring corroded All coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All under chassis has corrosions (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 62,569 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All under chassis has corrosions (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 61,145 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 60,790 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 60,652 miles

chassis and components corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2023 59,483 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 59,479 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2022 59,416 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 59,203 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 59,202 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 58,957 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 57,921 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 56,186 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 49,472 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 42,005 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 42,004 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 38,951 miles

engine management warning iamp is illuminated

Pass 9 Dec 2011 35,997 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 33,076 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 33,076 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 30,294 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 24,067 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Spare tyre defective

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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MJ55 YXV is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 MJ55 YXV, 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 MJ55 YXV registered?

MJ55 YXV is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 18 December 2005.

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