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WF55 YAE

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

84,330 mi
Last recorded84,330 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF55 YAE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 84,330 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 82,753 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 81,654 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe corroded.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 78,606 miles

Nearside Front Corrosion around near side front body mount area

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 75,788 miles

Nearside Front Body mounts slightly corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Body mounts slightly corroded

Offside Rear Sill corroded but not excessive

Pass 6 Oct 2020 71,629 miles

underside corroded

Pass 11 May 2019 66,876 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 63,860 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 60,982 miles

Front body mounts corroded

Rear chassis coroded

Pass 26 May 2016 59,231 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 56,214 miles

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

slight rust various areas underside

Fail 1 Sep 2015 56,208 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main supply (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight rust various areas underside

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 51,112 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box poor

slight rust various areas underside

Fail 2 Sep 2014 51,106 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

rear exhaust box poor

slight rust various areas underside

Pass 30 Aug 2013 46,218 miles

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

rear exhaust box poor

Fail 29 Aug 2013 46,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

rear exhaust box poor

Pass 28 Aug 2012 40,498 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S/F brake sticking

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 35,563 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 31 Aug 2011 35,484 miles

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

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

front discs

front number plater cracked

Pass 1 Sep 2010 29,372 miles

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

child seat n/s/r, not locked in

Fail 1 Sep 2010 29,372 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

child seat n/s/r, not locked in

Pass 1 Sep 2009 22,752 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 15,769 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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WF55 YAE 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 78.3%.

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 WF55 YAE, 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 WF55 YAE registered?

WF55 YAE is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is WF55 YAE safe to buy?

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