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YB54 SFO

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

135,474 mi
Last recorded135,474 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB54 SFO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 135,474 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 129,737 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement DOME\BUSHS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front TRACTOR JOINTS PITTED

Lower Coolant leak RAD\HOSE ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1OF2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 120,594 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 108,690 miles

Front Outer TRACTOR JOINTS PITTED

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 96,409 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively TRACTORJOINT PIT\DRY (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively TRACTORJOINT PIT\DRY (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced TIE DOWN EYE (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 89,476 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 80,543 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced IMAGE POOR BOTH LENSES HAZED (1.7.5a)

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Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn DRY PITTED TRACTOR JOINT (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn TRACTORJIONT (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn WET\PITTED TRACTOR JOINT (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 71,397 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 63,872 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 55,540 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 53,455 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 53,455 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 51,679 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2012 51,679 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 48,694 miles

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

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

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

bolt missing from nearside front hub

Pass 26 Nov 2010 43,964 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 39,288 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2008 33,356 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 31 Dec 2008 33,356 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 26,160 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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YB54 SFO is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YB54 SFO, 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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YB54 SFO is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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