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YB54 VUC

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,358 mi
Last recorded65,358 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB54 VUC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 65,358 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join between front and middle pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside brake back plate slightly deteriorated

Offside brake back plate slightly deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox tail shaft output seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel filler flap hinge broken

Fail 23 Mar 2026 65,356 miles

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

Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join between front and middle pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside brake back plate slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn swivel pins, seal also twisted and hanging out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside brake back plate slightly deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox tail shaft output seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel filler flap hinge broken

Offside Gearbox mounting defective transfer box mounting bracket broken ()

Pass 24 Feb 2025 61,080 miles

Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected back plates corroded but not too excess (1.1.21 (a) (i))

undersealed underneath

Fail 18 Feb 2025 61,066 miles

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

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

Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected back plates corroded but not too excess (1.1.21 (a) (i))

undersealed underneath

Pass 31 Jul 2024 58,942 miles

underbody underseal

Pass 7 Jun 2022 57,934 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 57,419 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 57,415 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 56,919 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2020 56,910 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 52,068 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 52,066 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2018 46,179 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 42,505 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 42,505 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 38,537 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 34,465 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 29,202 miles

adv front exhaust leaking

Fail 24 Feb 2014 29,193 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

adv front exhaust leaking

adv front pads low

Pass 8 Mar 2013 23,677 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 21,224 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 21,224 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 17,853 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 13,349 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 11,761 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 10,476 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 10,476 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 VUC is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YB54 VUC, 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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What year was YB54 VUC registered?

YB54 VUC is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 11 February 2005.

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The MOT history for YB54 VUC shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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