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YB54 VUP

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

106,965 mi
Last recorded106,965 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB54 VUP
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 106,965 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 100,600 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2024 100,264 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body mounting also within 30 centimeters' of suspension component mounting area! (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearing wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 89,120 miles

corrosion around offside rear body mounting area!

Fail 7 Nov 2023 89,120 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

corrosion around offside rear body mounting area!

Pass 5 Dec 2022 86,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 83,244 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 83,227 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 80,211 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 78,656 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 77,548 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 77,548 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 8 May 2018 75,060 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2018 75,016 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2017 73,331 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 70,183 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/70/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 67,886 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 64,461 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 59,899 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 59,894 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 51,776 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 49,531 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 40,546 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 30,992 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 23,722 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 VUP is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Black 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 YB54 VUP, 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 VUP is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 15 February 2005.

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