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YF55 UNH

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,197 mi
Last recorded124,197 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 124,197 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

under side covered in under seal

Pass 24 Oct 2024 122,915 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 122,915 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2023 116,144 miles

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 113,956 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 113,543 miles

general all round corrosion

Fail 19 Nov 2021 113,540 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside headlamp has water in , approx 2 "

general all round corrosion

Pass 20 Nov 2020 110,671 miles

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

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive From transfer/Autobox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake slightly binding

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking from oil cooler pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 110,671 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive From transfer/Autobox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake slightly binding

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking from oil cooler pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 106,979 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 103,123 miles

Corrosion underside

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2017 92,743 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 92,743 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Front position lamp(s) not working both front (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 89,424 miles

Exhaust back box has slight corrosion

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 84,646 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2015 84,646 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 79,974 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 75,139 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 69,274 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 63,741 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 63,738 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/f hub leaking slightly

Pass 15 Nov 2010 57,278 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f steering swivel leaking

Pass 16 Nov 2009 48,753 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 35,400 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 UNH is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red 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 UNH, 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 UNH is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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