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YC55 NPG

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

113,732 mi
Last recorded113,732 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 113,732 miles

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

underside of vehicle covered in mud

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

vehicle modified for offroading

Pass 18 Mar 2024 107,753 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 102,468 miles

Brake pipes and hoses slightly corroded

Chassis slightly corroded

Rear shock absorber bushes slightly perished

Underbody and Sills slightly corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2022 102,468 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner mid sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipes and hoses slightly corroded

Chassis slightly corroded

Rear shock absorber bushes slightly perished

Underbody and Sills slightly corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2022 102,260 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced mid inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 96,209 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 96,183 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 93,196 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 93,169 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 89,839 miles

2x exhaust brackets deteriorated (secure)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded From to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 88,301 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing outer edge

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

exhaust brackets x2 deteriorating

front brake pipes heavily greased

general underside corrosion (no holes and not excessive)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 83,580 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 81,029 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 72,252 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 63,043 miles

both swivel housings are corroded seal ok at this point

centre exhaust mounting broken

osf disc corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2011 63,039 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both swivel housings are corroded seal ok at this point

centre exhaust mounting broken

osf disc corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2010 54,993 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 45,983 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 34,951 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 NPG is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NPG, 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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YC55 NPG is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 8 October 2005.

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