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YH55 DFP

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

79,764 mi
Last recorded79,764 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 DFP
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 79,764 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 79,710 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 79,542 miles

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

Tape on offside rear light lens

Pass 14 Aug 2020 78,544 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 78,544 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 76,781 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2016 64,192 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 56,590 miles

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

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

advise general corrosion taking effect

advise minor marks in windscreen

advise oil leak on engine

advise slight play in differential mounts

Pass 1 Oct 2013 54,371 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 54,371 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)

Nearside Rear 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 24 Sep 2012 44,326 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Oct 2011 34,587 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 33,190 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2010 27,414 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2009 20,631 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 15,544 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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YH55 DFP is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YH55 DFP, 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 YH55 DFP registered?

YH55 DFP is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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