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YH55 WTA

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,685 mi
Last recorded82,685 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 WTA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 82,685 miles

Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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 Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 82,664 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at mounting points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at mounting points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at mounting points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Both side rear shock absrobers corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front & rear(both side) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side(**HEAVY CORRODED**) (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 79,738 miles

4x coil spring corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (both side) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside front & offside rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 73,050 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 64,973 miles

Corrosion to all prescribe areas

Fail 5 Aug 2022 64,883 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component leaking Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Corrosion to all prescribe areas

Pass 27 Aug 2021 60,477 miles

4x4 system pipe broken o/s/f

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened spherical hub joint (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axel corroded

general underbody corrosion

Fail 4 Aug 2021 60,156 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

4x4 system pipe broke O/S/F

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Spherical hub joint (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axel corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2020 55,283 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

underbody corroion

Pass 5 Aug 2019 53,280 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 51,784 miles

Offside Front seat belt slightly frayed

rear exhaust box rusty

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2017 48,704 miles

rear exhaust rusty

rear seats not fitted

underbody corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2016 47,888 miles

Front discs corroded

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear exhaust rusty

Underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Jul 2015 45,793 miles

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

Heavy surface rust on rear exhaust silencer

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 40,018 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyre sidewalls cracking and perishing

heavy surface rust on rear exhaust silencer

Fail 30 Jul 2014 40,018 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front tyre sidewalls cracking and perishing

heavy surface rust on rear exhaust silencer

Pass 31 Jul 2013 36,169 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

heavy corrosion to rear silencer

plastic covering both outer sill panels

Fail 30 Jul 2013 36,169 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

heavy corrosion to rear silencer

plastic covering both outer sill panels

Pass 6 Aug 2012 30,633 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 30,586 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 25,687 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 21,092 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 16,873 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 11,059 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 WTA is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 YH55 WTA, 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 WTA is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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