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YF55 HEU

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

78,352 mi
Last recorded78,352 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 HEU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 78,352 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by body mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported across axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 78,085 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive radius arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security in front of rear wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive radius arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security in front of rear wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced throughout chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

reverse lense missing

reverse light not working

Fail 29 Nov 2023 78,077 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive radius arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security in front of rear wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive radius arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security in front of rear wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced throughout chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

reverse lense missing

reverse light not working

Pass 28 Nov 2022 74,982 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis corroded by body mounting in front of rear wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis by front mounting of radius arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis corroded by body mounting in front of rear wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear brake hose not secured to axle

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general chassis condition (6.1.1 (c) (i))

reverse light not working

Fail 18 Nov 2022 74,982 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting in front of wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis corroded by body mounting in front of rear wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis by front mounting of radius arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis corroded by body mounting in front of rear wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear brake hose not secured to axle

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general chassis condition (6.1.1 (c) (i))

reverse light not working

Pass 16 Mar 2021 70,216 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security behind front wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security in front of wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

fuel pipes corroded

reverse light not working

Fail 16 Mar 2021 70,216 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security behind front wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security in front of wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

fuel pipes corroded

reverse light not working

Pass 11 Mar 2020 67,933 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2020 67,933 miles

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 67,148 miles

Nearside Front Body mount corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2019 67,148 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Rear sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body mount corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2018 66,184 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 64,514 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 64,514 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 62,397 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2015 58,274 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2015 58,274 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 54,002 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 48,206 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 48,205 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 42,883 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 42,883 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 32,618 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 23,283 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 17,760 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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YF55 HEU is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YF55 HEU, 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 YF55 HEU registered?

YF55 HEU is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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The MOT history for YF55 HEU shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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