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NG55 YDZ

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,178 mi
Last recorded43,178 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG55 YDZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 43,178 miles

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

vehicle has been undersealed inc brake pipes

Pass 12 Aug 2025 41,198 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 37,148 miles

Underseal all around brake hose, brake pipes etc

Pass 31 Oct 2023 34,129 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 34,129 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Nov 2015 293,341 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Just meeting limits, need changing very soon (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Spliting but just meets limits (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Just meeting limits needing changing very soon. (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear flexi starting corrode (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear axle bushs both, just meeting limits, spliting (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 29,339 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Just meeting limits, need changing very soon (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Spliting but just meets limits (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Just meeting limits needing changing very soon. (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear flexi starting corrode (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear axle bushs both, just meeting limits, spliting (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 26,854 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Oct 2014 26,854 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Feb 2014 26,328 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 23,870 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 23,848 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 23,847 miles

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 23,209 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 21,008 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 18,756 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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NG55 YDZ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NG55 YDZ, 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 NG55 YDZ registered?

NG55 YDZ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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