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YC55 GBO

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

90,027 mi
Last recorded90,027 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 GBO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 90,027 miles

Vehicle underbody undersealed

Pass 8 Dec 2025 89,648 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 84,429 miles

Coil spring corroded All coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Aug 2020 80,650 miles

Coil spring corroded All coils front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 77,922 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 77,922 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 68,605 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 59,749 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 53,047 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement to axle (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement to axle (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 52,203 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 52,196 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 50,773 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 49,394 miles

rear tyres are close to limit & perished

Pass 18 Sep 2012 48,404 miles

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

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

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

both front suspension swivel hubs pitted

both rear tyres cracking

corrosion to front panel below headlamps

general underbody corrosion

Pass 25 Oct 2011 44,405 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 39,574 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 33,622 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 28,254 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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YC55 GBO is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YC55 GBO, 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 GBO registered?

YC55 GBO is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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