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YF55 KSY

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

66,629 mi
Last recorded66,629 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 KSY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 66,629 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 66,599 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Side repeater not working BOTH (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 66,050 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 63,061 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and Nearside rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 63,061 miles

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and Nearside rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 60,405 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 60,405 miles

Emissions not tested engine will not idle (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2017 52,482 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe cracked (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 52,480 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick offside vand nearside front (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe cracked (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 48,040 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush o/s & n/s (2.7.4)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x 2 (4.1.E.1)

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

oil leak

Pass 5 May 2015 44,200 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 40,138 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 4 Mar 2013 35,359 miles

both front track rod end ball joint dust covers leaking

both front wipers split

nearside rear and offside front tyres perished/cracked (slight)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 21,175 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 23,811 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 17,413 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Feb 2010 17,413 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 12,190 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 KSY is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KSY, 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 KSY registered?

YF55 KSY is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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