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YH55 WKF

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

20,188 mi
Last recorded20,188 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 20,188 miles

rear box of exhaust corroded and on second skin

surface rust under vehicle

Pass 11 Oct 2024 20,117 miles

surface rust under vehicle

very slight play in both front kingpins

Pass 11 Oct 2023 19,977 miles

back box on second skin but not blowing

slight play in o/s/f kingpin

slight surface rust under vehicle

Pass 10 Oct 2022 19,822 miles

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

back box of exhaust on second skin but not blowing

kingpin has very slight play in o/s/f wheel

rear washer inop

vacuum pipes starting to corrode

Pass 12 Oct 2021 19,695 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

exhaust back box on second skin

n/s/f tyre wearing outer side 3mm

rust on majority of components

surface rust under vehicle

Fail 11 Oct 2021 19,695 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front but only half a washer jet working each side (3.5 (a))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

exhaust back box on second skin

n/s/f tyre wearing outer side 3mm

rear washer inop

rust on majority of components

surface rust under vehicle

Pass 9 Oct 2020 19,361 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front kingpin bearings slight play

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 19,228 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear silencer outer casing coming away

Pass 10 Oct 2018 17,768 miles

Offside Front vaccum pipes corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2017 17,555 miles

Backbox outer casing corroding

Rear exhaust flange corroding

Slight corrosion to brake servo unit

Pass 4 Oct 2016 17,459 miles

Backbox corroding

Master cylinder to servo slight misting

Pass 9 Oct 2015 17,053 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 16,608 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 16,608 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 16,272 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 14,770 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 13,554 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 11,931 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 10,432 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 9,545 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 WKF is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WKF, 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 WKF registered?

YH55 WKF is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 September 2005.

Is YH55 WKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH55 WKF shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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