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YF55 KTC

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Beige Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,254 mi
Last recorded126,254 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 KTC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2026 126,254 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure BODY MOUNTING EXCESS CORROSION BY FRONT SEAT (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body insecure FRONT BODY MOUNT EXCESSIVE CORROSION TO BODY (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body insecure BOTH BODY MOUNTS TO BODY EXCESS CORROSION (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body insecure FORWARD BODY MOUNT EXCESS CORROSION TO INNER WING (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body insecure UNDER BODY EXCESS CORROSION TO BODY MOUNT (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened BY LOWER ARM MOUNTING TO OUT RIGGER (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Body insecure BOTH REAR BODY MOUNT AREAS EXCESS CORROSION (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced INNER WING EXCESS CORROSION (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 104,504 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 88,634 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 88,389 miles

Central Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 73,743 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 62,359 miles

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 5 Jan 2021 56,554 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

nearside wiper bade ends split still clearing screen

Pass 10 Jan 2020 52,743 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 52,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL , WHEEL ARCH AND INNER SILL AREAS (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL INNER SILL AND WHEEL ARCH AREAS (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule COVERED IN GREASE (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM BUSHES DETERIATING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front FLOOR CORRODING

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect AND CASING CORRODING (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM BUSHES DETERIATING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced GENERAL CHASSIS CORRODING (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 48,790 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 48,790 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 44,685 miles

all four tyres perished slightly

Pass 18 Nov 2016 39,120 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 34,683 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 32,499 miles

slight cracking on all four tyres

slight judder on osr brake [rbt]

split on front wiperblade

Pass 10 Nov 2014 31,245 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 26,223 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 24,456 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 22,172 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 22,172 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 19,542 miles

Front hub breather/oil pipes corroding slightly

Inner faces of front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 18 Nov 2010 19,542 miles

Front hub breather/oil pipes corroding slightly

Inner faces of front brake discs in poor condition

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 16,476 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 13,591 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 KTC is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Beige with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KTC, 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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YF55 KTC is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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