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SL54 YFA

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

90,961 mi
Last recorded90,961 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL54 YFA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 90,961 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 86,118 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 15 Jun 2019 84,423 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 84,423 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 82,202 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 82,196 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 73,065 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 73,065 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 73,992 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 68,778 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 67,432 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 62,760 miles

oil leak on transfer box

slight front brake judder

Pass 23 May 2012 45,762 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2011 35,891 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 35,891 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2010 25,557 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 22,971 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 17,313 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 12,781 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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SL54 YFA is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SL54 YFA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SL54 YFA registered?

SL54 YFA is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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