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Y555 GUN

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

75,712 mi
Last recorded75,712 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY555 GUN
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 75,712 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 75,182 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 74,952 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 74,806 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 74,445 miles

Corrosion to both inner sill

Corrosion to coil springs

Corrosion to shock bodies

Exhaust mounts rotten

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak to engine

Fail 23 Jun 2022 74,445 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Corrosion to both inner sill

Corrosion to coil springs

Corrosion to shock bodies

Exhaust mounts rotten

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak to engine

Pass 23 Jun 2021 74,144 miles

Advise corrosion to front shock bodies

Pass 3 Jul 2020 73,345 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 68,176 miles

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 61,343 miles

both rear shock absorbers weak

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2017 54,010 miles

brake pedal rubber anti slip worn

Pass 9 Mar 2016 47,896 miles

Brake pedal pad worn

Corrosion to all shock absorber bodies

Plastic sill covers preventing full examination

Slight play in roll bar links

Pass 17 Mar 2015 40,995 miles

Plastic sill covers preventing full examination

Slight oil leaks front and rear of engine

Some play o/s/f roll bar link

Fail 17 Mar 2015 40,995 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded and deteriorated

O/s/f and n/s/r tyres badly deteriorated

Plastic sill covers preventing full examination

Slight oil leaks front and rear of engine

Some play o/s/f roll bar link

Pass 12 Mar 2014 32,594 miles

all four tyre heavily perished

n/s/f tyre 3mm left wearing on edge

rear silencer box outer skin heavily corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2013 27,713 miles

rear exhaust silencer casing in poor condition

Pass 23 Mar 2012 27,498 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 27,028 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 26,340 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 20,312 miles

light cracking starting on both rear tyres and n/s/f

some test items not visible

Pass 17 Mar 2008 14,236 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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Y555 GUN is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 Y555 GUN, 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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Y555 GUN is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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