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YH55 ZZX

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Beige Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

58,583 mi
Last recorded58,583 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 ZZX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 58,583 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 57,374 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 54,898 miles

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

both rear tyres deteriorating

Fail 3 Nov 2022 54,895 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

both rear tyres deteriorating

Pass 6 Oct 2021 51,853 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2021 51,851 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at suspension arm /body mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 49,790 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 49,789 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 48,902 miles

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

Offside Front hub swivel bearings slight play

Fail 24 Oct 2019 48,899 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill x2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front hub swivel bearings slight play

Pass 11 Oct 2018 47,591 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 26 Oct 2017 45,915 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 45,913 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear into flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 44,381 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 42,213 miles

hydraulic pipes corroded both sides

Pass 15 Oct 2014 42,515 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 42,228 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

nearside front brake slight bind

Pass 22 Oct 2013 34,465 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 29,825 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2012 29,825 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 27,033 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 27,017 miles

Nearside Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (2.5.A.3a) DANGEROUS

Offside Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (2.5.A.3a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 23,767 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 20,358 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 16,367 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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 ZZX is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Beige with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 ZZX, 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 ZZX registered?

YH55 ZZX is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 15 October 2005.

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