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YA55 TUU

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

125,912 mi
Last recorded125,912 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 125,912 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front/rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 125,823 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front/rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 120,792 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front differential vacuum pipes excessively corroded/split. (not part of test)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2025 120,786 miles

Emissions unable to be completed major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill corroded hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front differential vacuum pipes excessively corroded/split. (not part of test)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 118,882 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front suspension bump stop broken

Fail 13 Mar 2024 118,877 miles

Emissions unable to be completed major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases bolts have come loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high slightly high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front suspension bump stop broken

Pass 13 Mar 2023 108,397 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 98,552 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 94,208 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

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

breather pipes across axle corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2020 92,787 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/70/17 (5.2.3 (e))

front axle breather pipes corroded

under-body panels fitted

Pass 30 May 2019 89,379 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer to centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

nut loose on one of gearbox bolts

sump is corroded

Fail 13 May 2019 89,366 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 May 2018 86,146 miles

Nearside Front tyre, wearing inner edge

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre, wearing inner edge

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 86,129 miles

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

Both front tyres worn inner edges

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Swivel seal leaking

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2017 82,064 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid and rear (7.1.2)

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

Mid and rear exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Front Inner Slight oil leak from hub seal

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

Fail 2 May 2017 82,064 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid and rear (7.1.2)

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

Mid and rear exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Front Inner Slight oil leak from hub seal

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

Pass 3 May 2016 77,978 miles

Most of suspension bushes deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 May 2015 74,055 miles

Both front tyres perrised, no cords exposed.

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 6 May 2014 70,162 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

front tyres perished

rear tyres perished

Pass 7 May 2013 66,016 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 61,743 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 61,711 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 56,727 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2009 43,422 miles

Both rear tyres are getting down.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 26,641 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 TUU is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 TUU, 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 TUU is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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