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YA55 HBU

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

86,644 mi
Last recorded86,644 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA55 HBU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 86,644 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Vehicle structure and chassis are corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 79,749 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is worn to 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 79,746 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))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is worn to 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 74,245 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 69,827 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 63,848 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 56,442 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 56,442 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 49,162 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 40,408 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 32,056 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 30,338 miles

rear silencer badly corroded not yet blowing

Fail 15 Dec 2014 30,338 miles

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

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

rear silencer badly corroded not yet blowing

Pass 17 Dec 2013 26,695 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 26,695 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 24,233 miles

Centre exhaust mounting insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 22,114 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

ns swivel housing corroded but no play at this point

vehicle lightly corroded on underside

Pass 9 Dec 2010 19,508 miles

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

front discs corroded on inside edges

Fail 8 Dec 2010 19,508 miles

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

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

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

front discs corroded on inside edges

Pass 9 Dec 2009 16,616 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 12,061 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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YA55 HBU is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 YA55 HBU, 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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YA55 HBU is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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