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YA55 TYH

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

36,329 mi
Last recorded36,329 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA55 TYH
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 36,329 miles

excessive corrosion around offside rear body mount

Fail 24 Aug 2023 36,329 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front brake pads look low,limited vision -advise wheels off inspection asap

excessive corrosion around offside rear body mount

Fail 16 Aug 2023 36,320 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front brake pads look low,limited vision -advise wheels off inspection asap

excessive corrosion around offside rear body mount

Pass 27 Jul 2022 35,760 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise wheel off inspection as limited view (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front front axle breather pipe corroded

Offside Front swivel joint weeping grease

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush split but not resulting in movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear at time of test rear seats and seatbelts have been removed

Rear rear wheel bearing/ axle noisy

general corrosion

Fail 25 Jul 2022 35,738 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise wheel off inspection as limited view (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front front axle breather pipe corroded

Offside Front swivel joint weeping grease

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush split but not resulting in movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear at time of test rear seats and seatbelts have been removed

Rear rear wheel bearing/ axle noisy

general corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2021 34,994 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear most (6.1.2 (a))

Front headlights crazed but not affecting beam pattern

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

general underbody corroded

headlamp levelling device not present on retest ? covered up? not visable

Fail 12 Aug 2021 34,984 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective rear most (6.1.2 (a))

Front headlights crazed but not affecting beam pattern

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

general underbody corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2021 34,977 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 32,936 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 32,936 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 31,698 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 31,697 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 30,976 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 27,923 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 27,647 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 27,639 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick right front (3.5.1g)

coil spring fractured right rear (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 26,871 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 23,339 miles

all tyres cracking

Fail 2 Jan 2014 23,330 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

all tyres cracking

Pass 7 Jan 2013 22,095 miles

Both front brake discs are slightly scored on the inner edge

Rear exhaust silence is slightly corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2013 22,095 miles

Both front brake discs are slightly scored on the inner edge

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear exhaust silence is slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2012 21,890 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 19,604 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 18,198 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 15,308 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 TYH is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YA55 TYH, 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 TYH is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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