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YG55 XRL

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

127,287 mi
Last recorded127,287 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 XRL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 127,287 miles

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

o/s and n/s sills corroded boot floor corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2020 127,109 miles

BONNET CATCH SIEZED-REPAIRED

Central EXHAUST MOUNT IN POOR CONDITION

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

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

Offside Front FRONT PANEL CORRODED

Offside Front FRONT PANEL CORRODED

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

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

SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK

SLIGHT O/S/F HUB OIL LEAK

Fail 15 Oct 2020 127,109 miles

BONNET CATCH SIEZED-REPAIRED

Central EXHAUST MOUNT IN POOR CONDITION

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

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

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

Offside Front FRONT PANEL CORRODED

Offside Front FRONT PANEL CORRODED

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

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

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

SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK

SLIGHT O/S/F HUB OIL LEAK

Pass 14 Oct 2019 121,082 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2019 127,082 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 111,116 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 14 Dec 2017 111,116 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 97,088 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 97,088 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 81,627 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

both front swivel hubs slight leaks

general understand corrosion

Pass 28 Oct 2014 76,394 miles

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

exhaust corroded

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 28 Oct 2014 42,717 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 30 Oct 2013 70,935 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 67,511 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2012 67,511 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 58,765 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 49,479 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 41,687 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 32,912 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 XRL is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XRL, 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 YG55 XRL registered?

YG55 XRL is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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