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YC55 YGE

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,508 mi
Last recorded102,508 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 YGE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 102,508 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive from steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

corrosion at both inner wings under headlamps

corrosion at rear o/s body to chassis mounting

Fail 19 Dec 2025 102,482 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured panhard rod mounting (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive from steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

corrosion at both inner wings under headlamps

corrosion at rear o/s body to chassis mounting

Pass 5 Dec 2024 98,557 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

corrosion at inner wing behind both headlamps

Pass 20 Dec 2023 94,244 miles

corrosion at both inner wings around headlamps

Fail 12 Dec 2023 94,183 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all pipes over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

corrosion at both inner wings around headlamps

Pass 14 Dec 2022 89,577 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 86,055 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 81,756 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 77,767 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 70,225 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 64,646 miles

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

Offside Front Oil leak Axle knuckle seal ()

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

Rear unable to check rear seat belts fully as passenger compartment and load space full of personal possessions

Pass 16 Nov 2016 59,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 59,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 56,108 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 52,344 miles

oversills restricting full inspection

Pass 21 Nov 2013 49,535 miles

engine management light on dash

Pass 26 Oct 2012 44,395 miles

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

engine management light on dash

no access to rear seats

Pass 29 Oct 2011 34,753 miles

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

front brake discs slightl coroded

rear seats full preventing full inspection of rear seat belts

Pass 25 Nov 2010 28,077 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 20,902 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 14,508 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 YGE is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YGE, 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 YGE registered?

YC55 YGE is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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