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VE55 YBL

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

121,273 mi
Last recorded121,273 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 YBL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 121,273 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1) Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1) Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1) Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm

Pass 10 Jun 2022 120,701 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1) Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1) Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1) Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm

Fail 19 Apr 2022 120,701 miles

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

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 116,245 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 111,009 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 106,349 miles

Exhaust system corroded in places.

Radiator core in poor condition.

Pass 25 Jan 2018 98,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 98,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 92,415 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 92,415 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 86,538 miles

Offside front swivel hub corroded and pitted

Power steering pipes corroded

Rear tyres slightly cracking

Fail 6 Oct 2015 86,536 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside front swivel hub corroded and pitted

Power steering pipes corroded

Rear tyres slightly cracking

Fail 19 Aug 2014 82,674 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 82,674 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 79,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight oil leak offside front hub.

Pass 29 Aug 2013 79,038 miles

slight oil leak offside front hub.

Pass 19 Sep 2012 72,160 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 65,989 miles

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

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

offside door mirror damaged but still able to view rear of the vehicle

Fail 12 Dec 2011 65,986 miles

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

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

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

offside door mirror damaged but still able to view rear of the vehicle

Pass 15 Dec 2010 45,322 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 33,588 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 33,588 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 30,493 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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VE55 YBL is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VE55 YBL, 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 VE55 YBL registered?

VE55 YBL is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 6 December 2005.

Is VE55 YBL safe to buy?

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