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YH55 ZLE

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

125,820 mi
Last recorded125,820 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2019 125,820 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 121,439 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 116,822 miles

Both inner sills corroded but not holed

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly rough

boot floor corroded but not holed

fuel pipes starting to corrode

Pass 26 Sep 2016 112,529 miles

both front tyres just legal

Pass 12 Sep 2015 106,669 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 106,669 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 100,833 miles

o/s/f brakepipe surface corroded

sump pourous

Fail 29 Sep 2014 100,829 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f brakepipe surface corroded

sump pourous

Pass 28 Sep 2013 89,732 miles

exhaust corroded not blowing

front to rear and both rear brakepipes corroded not excessive

inner sills corroded not holed

Fail 28 Sep 2013 89,732 miles

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

exhaust corroded not blowing

front to rear and both rear brakepipes corroded not excessive

inner sills corroded not holed

Pass 3 Oct 2012 79,055 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 78,871 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 67,263 miles

n/s/r tyre perishing not to cordes

Pass 1 Oct 2010 54,675 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 41,410 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 38,454 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2008 38,452 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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 ZLE is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZLE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH55 ZLE registered?

YH55 ZLE is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is YH55 ZLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH55 ZLE shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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