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YK55 XOT

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

66,001 mi
Last recorded66,001 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 XOT
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 66,001 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 61,802 miles

Offside Rear Corrosion on body mount

Pass 6 Jul 2023 58,852 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear corrosion on body maunt

Fail 29 Jun 2023 58,796 miles

Rear Emissions unable to be completed due to hole in back box (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear corrosion on body maunt

Pass 6 Jul 2022 56,408 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 54,202 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 52,155 miles

Nearside Front brake hose slightly corroded

corrosion on nearside and offside inner sills.

Pass 26 Jul 2019 50,226 miles

Nearside Inner sill corroded

Offside Inner sill corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2019 50,223 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Inner sill corroded

Offside Inner sill corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2018 47,810 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 14 Jun 2017 45,988 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 45,943 miles

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

Offside Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front pads 3/4 worn

Pass 9 Jun 2016 43,791 miles

2 rear tyres walls cracking

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 42,531 miles

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

rear tyres walls cracking

Pass 12 Jun 2014 39,890 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 36,660 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 36,660 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 28,077 miles

backbox corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2011 20,931 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 17,387 miles

front and rear suspension soft

front axle fluid pipes corroded

rear diff slight noise

Pass 26 Aug 2009 13,788 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 10,701 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 XOT is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YK55 XOT, 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 YK55 XOT registered?

YK55 XOT is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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