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YG55 ZUS

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,956 mi
Last recorded145,956 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 145,956 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pipes greased

Fail 15 Sep 2017 145,919 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sills both sides (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sills both sides (5.2.6)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 129,937 miles

transfer box mount broken

Pass 25 Sep 2015 115,067 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 101,804 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 Sep 2014 101,646 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 88,577 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking on tread

offside rear tyre cracking on tread

Pass 28 Sep 2012 76,013 miles

N/S/F Fog light inop

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 64,071 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 62,341 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2011 62,341 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 62,336 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 ZUS is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YG55 ZUS, 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 ZUS registered?

YG55 ZUS is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 15 November 2005.

Is YG55 ZUS safe to buy?

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