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YE05 EPY

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

67,937 mi
Last recorded67,937 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE05 EPY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 67,937 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 61,600 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 22 Jan 2015 54,149 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 48,451 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 48,492 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 41,652 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 35,902 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres perishing

nearside registration plate lamp incomplete

offside front tyre tread depth 2.0mm

Fail 11 Jan 2012 35,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres perishing

nearside registration plate lamp incomplete

offside front tyre tread depth 2.0mm

Pass 15 Jan 2011 27,829 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 23,190 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 22,157 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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YE05 EPY is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YE05 EPY, 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 YE05 EPY registered?

YE05 EPY is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 17 June 2005.

Is YE05 EPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE05 EPY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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