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YH55 YFL

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

80,211 mi
Last recorded80,211 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 YFL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 80,211 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 77,366 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 78,429 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 78,429 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leak at joint between mid and rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 75,663 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

underbody and fuel pipes corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2020 75,646 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 75,453 miles

fuel and various brake pipes corroded/poor condition

Fail 23 Sep 2019 75,446 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

fuel and various brake pipes corroded/poor condition

Pass 15 Sep 2018 73,763 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

exhaust very poor condition and repaired to minimum standard

front to rear fuel pipes poor condition/corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2018 73,752 miles

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

exhaust very poor condition and repaired to minimum standard

front to rear fuel pipes poor condition/corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2018 73,665 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front to rear brake pipes and fuel pipes slightly corroded

rear exhaust blow repaired to minimunm standard

Fail 12 Mar 2018 73,634 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

front to rear brake pipes and fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2017 69,487 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all front to rear fuel pipes and brake pipes slight corrosion and poor condition

rear transmission/diff noise

Fail 13 Jan 2017 69,487 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all front to rear fuel pipes and brake pipes slight corrosion and poor condition

rear transmission/diff noise

Pass 7 Jan 2016 62,512 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 55,584 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 55,571 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 53,421 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 53,174 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 44,620 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 36,394 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 36,394 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 28,670 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 64,250 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 64,250 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 20,344 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 YFL is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YFL, 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 YFL is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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