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YB55 WRG

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

63,232 mi
Last recorded63,232 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB55 WRG
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 63,232 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at the connection to the rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 58,530 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security at the footwell (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jun 2023 58,500 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting panhard rod mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security at the footwell (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 54,080 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 47,086 miles

underbody chassis slightly coroded

Pass 5 Jan 2021 46,390 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 45,326 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 31 Dec 2019 45,322 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Brake servo has corrosion

Central Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material upper and lower pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear suspension has corrosion

Pass 22 Dec 2018 43,547 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 41,600 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 39,119 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 36,623 miles

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

all brake pipes slightly corroded

osf brake squeak

Pass 30 Dec 2014 34,169 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

all tyres age cracked

Pass 17 Dec 2013 31,884 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 29,390 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 27,266 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 24,199 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 23,605 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 14,488 miles

front discs slightly corroded

slight play in steering idlers units

Fail 29 Dec 2008 14,488 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs slightly corroded

slight play in steering idlers units

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 WRG is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Black 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 YB55 WRG, 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 YB55 WRG registered?

YB55 WRG is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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