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SY54 UYC

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

103,001 mi
Last recorded103,001 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY54 UYC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 103,001 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2024 103,001 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak tighten flange bolts (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 98,059 miles

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 15 Mar 2022 91,108 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 88,745 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2021 88,732 miles

Emissions not tested Engine not idling (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 88,680 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 88,666 miles

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

Offside Power steering component leaking Pipe leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 87,862 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 86,616 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded at box (2.3.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 80,726 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 73,381 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 66,619 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 56,852 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 51,814 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 46,296 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 40,832 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 40,832 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 35,505 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 29,657 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 29,566 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 22,584 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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SY54 UYC is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 SY54 UYC, 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 SY54 UYC registered?

SY54 UYC is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 2 February 2005.

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