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YG55 MDK

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

26,071 mi
Last recorded26,071 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 MDK
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 26,071 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 26,066 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 25,225 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre/rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 2 Oct 2020 24,403 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 23 Sep 2020 24,383 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded within 30 cm of a seat mounting and a body mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded within 30cm of a seat and body mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Sep 2019 23,522 miles

Exhaust system and mountings deterioated

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 22,395 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 22,385 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Both sides front axle swivels corroded and worn .Also leaking oil .nearside has major leak

Exhaust system and mountings deteriorated

Pass 13 Sep 2017 21,178 miles

Exhaust slightly deterioated

Nearside Front swivel slight play and seepage of oil

Fail 13 Sep 2017 21,175 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust slightly deterioated

Nearside Front swivel slight play and seepage of oil

n/s/f o/s/f and o/s/r tyre perished and cracked but not yet exposing any cords

Pass 14 Sep 2016 20,055 miles

ALL tyres perished/cracked

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system deteriorated

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 18,760 miles

All tyres slightly perished

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Front swivel hubs deteriorated

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 17,430 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

centre exhaust mountings detached

Fail 11 Sep 2013 15,962 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 15,962 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 14,647 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 14,642 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

both front brake discs inner faces very badly coroded

brake pedal has more travel than normal

Pass 23 Sep 2011 13,613 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

slight corrosion to offside and nearside front axle swiviel joints

Pass 8 Sep 2010 11,698 miles

Nearside And Offside Brake Disc's Slightly Pitted On Inner Face

Pass 24 Sep 2009 10,317 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 10,313 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 8,922 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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YG55 MDK is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YG55 MDK, 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 MDK is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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