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YH55 ZKO

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,588 mi
Last recorded103,588 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 ZKO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 103,588 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2025 103,578 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded ACROSS AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 101,600 miles

All brake pipe's corroded, covered in grease or other material

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 95,551 miles

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

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under body heavily under seald

Pass 17 Sep 2022 87,406 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 84,914 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 84,279 miles

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

slight corrosion to all underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2019 83,739 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2019 83,739 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 83,557 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking and splitting

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

Offside Front tyres cracking

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 83,028 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 82,398 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 81,044 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 78,942 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 66,160 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2012 54,561 miles

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

offside front axle /driveshaft seal leak

Pass 18 Oct 2011 42,632 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 42,632 miles

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

both rear tyres worn

Pass 23 Oct 2010 33,427 miles

tyres worn

Pass 23 Oct 2009 27,199 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 19,154 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 ZKO is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ZKO, 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 ZKO registered?

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

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