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YC55 FXX

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,132 mi
Last recorded57,132 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 FXX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 57,132 miles

Front prop, rear UJ slight play

Nearside front tyre perished and cracking

Nearside mid body mount slightly corroded

Nearside rear body mount slightly corroded

Offside front body mount slightly corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2023 53,546 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 50,295 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 49,964 miles

Brake performance not tested decellerometer test not carried out due to insecurity of rear axle/ trailing arm (brackets broken) (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner r arch holed (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure fwd inner and outer brackets on axle assy sheared / insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at traling arm fwd mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 43,544 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 43,513 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 41,254 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 34,782 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Oct 2012 34,771 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 30,498 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2010 27,181 miles

rear propshaft u/j slightly worn

Pass 6 Oct 2009 23,119 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 23,119 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 17,947 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2008 17,925 miles

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

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

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

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

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 FXX is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FXX, 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 FXX registered?

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

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