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YC55 ETF

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

136,435 mi
Last recorded136,435 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 ETF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2022 136,435 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play hub bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability suspension arm attachment mounting to rear axle corroded away (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2021 130,010 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 123,392 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 114,779 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 108,646 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 102,357 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 102,317 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 96,888 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 93,647 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 93,646 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 86,458 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 86,454 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 81,944 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 76,102 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 76,102 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 70,051 miles

4 wheel drive vacuum pipes badly corroded

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 56,258 miles

Four wheel drive vacuum pipes are in poor condition due to corrosion

Fail 25 Sep 2009 56,258 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Four wheel drive vacuum pipes are in poor condition due to corrosion

Oil leak from front axle at nearside swivel hub

Pass 25 Sep 2008 43,625 miles

wheel wobble at speed

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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YC55 ETF is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YC55 ETF, 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 YC55 ETF registered?

YC55 ETF is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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