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YH55 VBL

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

60,845 mi
Last recorded60,845 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 VBL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2025 60,845 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 97,922 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 91,224 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2022 91,224 miles

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure BOLTS LOOSE (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 86,238 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 86,238 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 81,897 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

all rear seating removed at time of mot .

Fail 20 Jan 2021 81,875 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced 3rd body mounting from the front adjacent to rear axle stabiliser arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced 3rd body mounting from the front adjacent to rear axle stabiliser arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill area at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

all rear seating removed at time of mot .

Pass 17 Jan 2020 77,005 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 77,005 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 71,467 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 71,467 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 68,223 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 62,916 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 56,847 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 56,642 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 56,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

both rear tyres cracked and perished

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2013 48,340 miles

nearside front swivel joint oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2012 43,768 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 37,100 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 31,614 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 27,430 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 22,036 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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YH55 VBL is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YH55 VBL, 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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YH55 VBL is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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