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YD55 KHT

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

64,870 mi
Last recorded64,870 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD55 KHT
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 64,870 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 63,268 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 63,268 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 63,097 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wing mark with white chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch marked with white chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wing mark with white chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch marked with white chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 53,551 miles

Some Brake Pipes covered in grease

Fail 1 Sep 2023 53,331 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

some brake pipes and under vehicle covered by grease

Fail 24 Jul 2023 53,331 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases to Rear backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded X3 To The O/F across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 44,345 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 34,372 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 34,372 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 33,883 miles

Front chassis members corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2019 33,181 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 32,392 miles

corrosion on metal brake pipes

Pass 7 Aug 2017 31,595 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 31,384 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 31,170 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded and blowing

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

some corrosion on metal feul pipes

Fail 1 Sep 2015 31,170 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded and blowing

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

some corrosion on metal feul pipes

Pass 28 Aug 2014 30,874 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 27,339 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 15 Aug 2013 27,337 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 23 Aug 2012 23,627 miles

offside rear tyre starting to crack 205/70/15

Pass 12 Aug 2011 21,358 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

Pass 17 Aug 2010 18,672 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 16,406 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 16,406 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 14,113 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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YD55 KHT is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YD55 KHT, 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 YD55 KHT registered?

YD55 KHT is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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