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YF54 VXA

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

74,524 mi
Last recorded74,524 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 VXA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 74,524 miles

all the underbody corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2026 74,518 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))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2025 74,011 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All steering, suspension and braking components corroded

Chassis corroded but not seriously weakened

Coolant leak

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 68,886 miles

Lower heavily undersealed

Pass 9 Aug 2022 68,452 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust system deteriated

Fail 3 Aug 2022 68,447 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier inner wheel arch very corroded (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust system deteriated

Pass 2 Aug 2021 67,532 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 66,401 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

rear section of exhaust deteriated

slight leak frm nearside front swivel joint seal

Pass 3 May 2019 64,709 miles

slight leak of oil n/sswivel ball seal

Fail 2 May 2019 64,704 miles

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

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

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

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

slight leak of oil n/sswivel ball seal

Pass 10 May 2018 63,384 miles

Nearside Front steering hub has slight oil leak from sphere seal

Pass 28 Apr 2017 62,320 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 61,509 miles

oil leak on nearside front swivel housing

Fail 4 May 2016 61,505 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

oil leak on nearside front swivel housing

Pass 12 May 2015 60,864 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 60,856 miles

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

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 60,294 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 60,294 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2013 53,569 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 46,738 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 39,080 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 32,332 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 25,671 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 25,671 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 20,220 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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YF54 VXA is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YF54 VXA, 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 YF54 VXA registered?

YF54 VXA is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 15 January 2005.

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