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YC05 RZT

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,862 mi
Last recorded126,862 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 RZT
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2022 126,862 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 122,428 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2021 122,376 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced and rear inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 116,361 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 109,336 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2019 109,256 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 100,473 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Dec 2017 100,473 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 92,219 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2016 91,819 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Engine management light illuminated.

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 77,209 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 63,728 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 57,818 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 57,818 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 55,205 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 41,592 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 28,095 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 28,003 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 11,678 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 11,176 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 9,150 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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YC05 RZT is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YC05 RZT, 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 YC05 RZT registered?

YC05 RZT is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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