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YE54 VJY

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,693 mi
Last recorded75,693 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE54 VJY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 75,693 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 69,543 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 64,561 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 56,844 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 50,867 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Feb 2011 50,769 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front hub seals leaking

Pass 29 Jan 2010 42,168 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 29,874 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 18,641 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 18,510 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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 VJY is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YE54 VJY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YE54 VJY registered?

YE54 VJY is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 17 January 2005.

Is YE54 VJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE54 VJY shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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