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YK55 XRG

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,489 mi
Last recorded142,489 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 XRG
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 142,489 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 136,060 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 130,983 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 130,983 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 124,480 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 124,480 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 115,682 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear on bulkhead in clips (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2018 115,682 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear on bulkhead in clips (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 106,243 miles

Exhaust mounting insecure on rear silencer.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 95,262 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 95,362 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 84,912 miles

Offside cracking in lens

Pass 3 Oct 2014 76,571 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 69,537 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 69,537 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 63,006 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 55,658 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 55,658 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2010 48,892 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 41,461 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 28,305 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 XRG is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XRG, 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 XRG registered?

YK55 XRG is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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