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SO54 YFT

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

89,508 mi
Last recorded89,508 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 YFT
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 89,508 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre nail in side wall

Fail 23 Jun 2016 89,508 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear tyre nail in side wall

Pass 23 Jun 2015 84,744 miles

EML indicates a fault

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

Offside front tyre has a deep crack in the tread

Offside rear tyre tread cracking

Rear & front to rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

Fail 23 Jun 2015 84,744 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

EML indicates a fault

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

Offside front tyre has a deep crack in the tread

Offside front wheel bearing has play

Offside rear tyre tread cracking

Rear & front to rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 May 2014 79,352 miles

Front Grease Pipes Corroded

Front To Rear Brake Pipe Corroded

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Slight Bind Offside Front Brake

Slight Play At Offside Rear Hub

Fail 5 May 2014 79,351 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Grease Pipes Corroded

Front To Rear Brake Pipe Corroded

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Slight Bind Offside Front Brake

Slight Play At Offside Rear Hub

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 May 2013 72,549 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 72,549 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 65,852 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 62,673 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 62,667 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 55,622 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 48,384 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 42,548 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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SO54 YFT is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 YFT, 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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SO54 YFT is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 10 February 2005.

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