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YG55 LKK

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

107,097 mi
Last recorded107,097 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 LKK
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 107,097 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2026 107,097 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 101,551 miles

exhaust tail pipe missing

Fail 25 Feb 2025 101,544 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 5 Mar 2024 96,223 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 96,201 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 94,710 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 94,710 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 89,340 miles

Nearside Front swivel hub has slight leak

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front swivel hub has slight leak

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 84,540 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 84,540 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 80,724 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 74,348 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 66,606 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 63,292 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 55,144 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 49,087 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 49,087 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 48,079 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emwl on

Fail 28 Apr 2014 48,079 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs corroding on inner faces

emwl on

slight bind on nearside front brake

Pass 7 May 2013 44,192 miles

engine manegement warning light on

Pass 25 Apr 2012 38,916 miles

engine management light on

slight play in offside front swivel joint

Fail 24 Apr 2012 38,916 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

catalytic converter appears to be loose inside exhaust system

engine management light on

slight play in offside front swivel joint

Pass 27 Apr 2011 35,722 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 30,101 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

sidewalls of all tyres cracked and perished

Pass 13 May 2009 20,056 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 16,921 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 16,866 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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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YG55 LKK is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 YG55 LKK, 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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YG55 LKK is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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