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YK55 XRM

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

42,827 mi
Last recorded42,827 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 42,827 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 41,435 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 40,089 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 38,572 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front tractor joints have a slight seepage from a seal

Pass 2 Oct 2021 37,222 miles

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

both front tractor joints have a slight seepage from a seal

Pass 3 Oct 2020 35,594 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 34,080 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 32,111 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 30,324 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 28,491 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 26,557 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 24,892 miles

nearside front brake has a slight bind condition.

rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 25 Sep 2013 23,337 miles

rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 29 Sep 2012 21,883 miles

rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 28 Sep 2011 19,841 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 16,020 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 16,015 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 12,666 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 10,142 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 XRM is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 XRM, 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 XRM registered?

YK55 XRM is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 24 September 2005.

Is YK55 XRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK55 XRM shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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