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YE54 MOU

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

52,657 mi
Last recorded52,657 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE54 MOU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 52,657 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Jun 2026 52,650 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission Hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission Hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 42,705 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NS + OS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS + OS (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 36,044 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2024 36,009 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 35,971 miles

Front breather pipes on axle badly corroded

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 35,518 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 35,134 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 35,133 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 34,941 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 34,941 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 34,367 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 34,358 miles

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill full lengh (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 33,780 miles

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

advise engine management light on

Fail 15 Jan 2018 33,780 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust excessive leak and tail pipe missing (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

advise engine management light on

Pass 24 Jan 2017 32,947 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all four tyres cracked in tread

Pass 22 Jan 2016 31,898 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 30,700 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 30,689 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 29,556 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 28,393 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

There is slight corrosion of the n/s/ and o/s front hub swivels

the front axle vaccum pipes are corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2012 26,448 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 23,408 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 20,436 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 20,436 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 76,784 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 13,820 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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YE54 MOU is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 YE54 MOU, 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 YE54 MOU registered?

YE54 MOU is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 25 January 2005.

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