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SO54 YFR

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

113,773 mi
Last recorded113,773 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 YFR
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 113,773 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 113,773 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected trailing arm to axle mount broken (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2022 105,818 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 105,818 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 96,710 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

exhaust system is corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2021 96,706 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2020 89,669 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

fuel pipes are corroded

vehicle has corrosion underneath

Pass 22 Jan 2019 83,042 miles

Slight corrosion general exhaust, underside & Fuel/power steering pipes.

Pass 31 Jan 2018 74,314 miles

Slight general corrosion on underside, Power steering pipes, Fuel pipes & Axles. Slight seep from O/S/F hub seal & N/S hub ball corroded.

Fail 31 Jan 2018 74,314 miles

Slight general corrosion on underside, Power steering pipes, Fuel pipes & Axles. Slight seep from O/S/F hub seal & N/S hub ball corroded.

wheel cylinder securing device missing Rear bolt missing on offside cylinder. (3.5.1j)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 68,948 miles

corrosion on chassis, floor pans and axles

Pass 22 Jan 2016 64,561 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 64,560 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 59,937 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2014 55,628 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2013 51,642 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 47,280 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 42,238 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 42,236 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 34,459 miles

advise-o/s/f hub slight leak

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 25,465 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Jan 2009 25,465 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SO54 YFR is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SO54 YFR, 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 SO54 YFR registered?

SO54 YFR is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 5 February 2005.

Is SO54 YFR safe to buy?

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