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SH55 YAK

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,214 mi
Last recorded71,214 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH55 YAK
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 71,214 miles

Underseal applied undercarriage for rust proof

Pass 13 Apr 2023 70,835 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front back of headlight area corroded

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

Fail 5 Apr 2023 70,835 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front back of headlight area corroded

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 69,592 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

both front swivel joints slight leak

both fuel pipes corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2019 69,585 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn broken (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

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

Nearside Front swivel joint slight leak

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

Offside Front swivel joint slight leak

Pass 16 Mar 2018 67,761 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 16 Mar 2018 67,756 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 64,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

front to rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2017 64,534 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

front to rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2015 60,681 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 24 Oct 2015 60,679 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 57,437 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 56,563 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 53,433 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 47,099 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 46,079 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 46,079 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 43,245 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 27,056 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 10,727 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 10,727 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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SH55 YAK is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SH55 YAK, 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 SH55 YAK registered?

SH55 YAK is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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The MOT history for SH55 YAK shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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