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YK55 URC

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,353 mi
Last recorded88,353 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 URC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 88,353 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 85,849 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under head lamp (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 85,849 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under head lamp (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 82,497 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2021 82,487 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 81,794 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

front fog lights not working

slight oil leak at near side front axle

Fail 2 Oct 2019 81,783 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure chassi corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened cross member (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure chassi corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

front fog lights not working

slight oil leak at near side front axle

tensioner on auxiliary belt noisey

Pass 25 Sep 2018 81,066 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Under body surface corrosion on testable components and surfaces

Pass 15 Sep 2017 80,277 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Underbody surface corrosion on testable components and surfaces

Fail 14 Sep 2017 80,276 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits oxygen high - exhaust leak (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Underbody surface corrosion on testable components and surfaces

Pass 12 Sep 2016 79,073 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

general corrosion over chassis and suspension

rear prop shaft joint worn

Fail 6 Sep 2016 79,068 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

general corrosion over chassis and suspension

rear prop shaft joint worn

Pass 7 Sep 2015 77,496 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

general chassis and floor corrosion (underseal covering corrosion)

rear propshaft joint worn

Fail 4 Sep 2015 77,359 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

fuel pipes corroded

general chassis and floor corrosion (underseal covering corrosion)

rear propshaft joint worn

Pass 16 Sep 2014 75,756 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

general corrosion on chassis and body, sills covered by trims

nearside rear chassis to body mount corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2014 75,747 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

general corrosion on chassis and body, sills covered by trims

nearside rear chassis to body mount corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2013 71,319 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 64,191 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

gear knob loose

Fail 20 Aug 2012 64,191 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

gear knob loose

Pass 8 Aug 2011 54,232 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 44,800 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 26 Oct 2009 37,636 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2009 37,636 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2008 26,405 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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YK55 URC is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YK55 URC, 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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YK55 URC is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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