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YE55 NHL

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,938 mi
Last recorded85,938 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 NHL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 85,938 miles

Corrosion to sills

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Various ()

Fail 21 Jan 2026 85,919 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded From front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel pipe damaged From centre to fuel tank (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 84,518 miles

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

General corrosion to underbody and suspension components

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 84,505 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

General corrosion to underbody and suspension components

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 83,095 miles

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

Central Differential metal bracket fractured but still secure

Front valance near inner part of headlights corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 16 Jan 2023 81,552 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various brake pipes are slightly corroded and others covered. (1.1.11 (c))

Central differential metal bracket fractured but still secure.

Front valance near inner part of headlights corroded but not seriously weakened

Headlights are slightly opaque but showing beam image although slightly reduced

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 80,026 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various brake pipes slightly corroded or covered (1.1.11 (c))

Central /rear differential mount metal fractured but secure

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

Fail 19 Jan 2022 80,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure On tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure On tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure On tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure On tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various brake pipes slightly corroded or covered (1.1.11 (c))

Central /rear differential mount metal fractured but secure

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 78,313 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 76,797 miles

All 4 tyres slightly perished on treads

Central /rear differential mount metal fractured but secure

Slight corrosion to front inner valance near headlights

Pass 9 Jan 2019 74,426 miles

Offside Front Brake is slightly binding

Rear differential metal mount is cracked but secure

Pass 29 Dec 2017 72,355 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 71,563 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2012 66,985 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 63,711 miles

centre exhaust mounting corroded off

front brake discs badly corroded (inner face)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 58,227 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 51,090 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 35,960 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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YE55 NHL is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YE55 NHL, 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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YE55 NHL is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 October 2005.

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