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YH55 WJU

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Beige Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

57,294 mi
Last recorded57,294 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 WJU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 57,294 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 57,294 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 35,750 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 35,749 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine warning light indicates a fault

Pass 9 Apr 2010 17,337 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 17,337 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 13,816 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 9,318 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 WJU is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Beige with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 WJU, 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 WJU registered?

YH55 WJU is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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