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YK55 XRL

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,663 mi
Last recorded48,663 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 48,663 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2025 48,663 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 46,962 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 45,589 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 44,656 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 43,121 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear silencer 'Outer Skin' corroding

Pass 9 Oct 2020 42,291 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH front discs corroded slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads starting to wear thin (unable to see inner pads due to caliper design (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 42,291 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH front discs corroded slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads starting to wear thin (unable to see inner pads due to caliper design (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 40,334 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs slightly corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 37,886 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 35,846 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 34,885 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 34,097 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 32,936 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 30,914 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 30,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 27,532 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 22,838 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 18,781 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 13,034 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 8,056 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 XRL 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 85.7%.

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 XRL, 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 YK55 XRL registered?

YK55 XRL is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 14 September 2005.

Is YK55 XRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK55 XRL shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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