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YB55 WJG

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

83,828 mi
Last recorded83,828 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB55 WJG
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 83,828 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust silencer corroded

n/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 28 Feb 2017 75,164 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 75,100 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 4 Mar 2016 65,619 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f wiper blade split ends

Fail 25 Feb 2016 65,226 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f wiper blade split ends

Pass 8 Sep 2014 52,718 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust mounting bracket broken but exhaust still adequately supported

o/s and n/s front swivel joints damp

o/s/r,bumper insecure.

Fail 8 Sep 2014 52,718 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust mounting bracket broken but exhaust still adequately supported

o/s and n/s front swivel joints damp

o/s/r,bumper insecure.

Pass 6 Sep 2013 43,867 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 43,867 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f axle swivel joint leaking

Pass 19 Sep 2011 26,465 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 25,485 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 23,291 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 17 Dec 2008 20,578 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 20,578 miles

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

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

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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YB55 WJG is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YB55 WJG, 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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YB55 WJG is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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