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OY55 DMU

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,947 mi
Last recorded112,947 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 DMU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 112,947 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 100,998 miles

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened panhard rod and mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear bootfloor has corrosion

Fail 28 Mar 2025 100,998 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened panhard rod and mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear bootfloor has corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2024 88,038 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened panhard rod and mounting has corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 87,838 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened panhard rod and mounting has corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 73,878 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 73,878 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 73,564 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Middle - Rear @ Clip. Nearside Rear @ Clip (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust System Corroded/Deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and Offside Front. Deteriorated/Clouding/Hazing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Underbody/Chassis/Suspension Corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside Rear Inner Sill and Front Slam Panel Behind Front Bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside Rear Inner Sill Heavily Corroded/Deteriorated. *Strongly Advise Repair* (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 70,950 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material @clip (1.1.11 (c))

front impact panel corroded

inner sills corroded, general corrosion on underside

Pass 11 Sep 2020 68,853 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion on underside,inner sills corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2019 66,277 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Inner Sills Generally Corroded Nearside and Offside. Front-Rear

Pass 4 Sep 2018 62,493 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 58,509 miles

all four coil springs corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2016 53,454 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 48,016 miles

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2015 48,016 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2014 42,667 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 37,391 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 32,157 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 27,685 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 27,631 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 25,918 miles

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

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

all tyres perished

Pass 15 Jun 2009 23,669 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 20,728 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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OY55 DMU is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OY55 DMU, 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 OY55 DMU registered?

OY55 DMU is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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