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YK55 XRV

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

85,938 mi
Last recorded85,938 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 XRV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 85,938 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 74,987 miles

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

Exhaust system corroding

Pass 10 Sep 2024 72,396 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 68,861 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General underbody corossion

Pass 7 Sep 2022 66,343 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

boot floor pan surface rusty

both front body mountings rusty

both front hubs leaking

Pass 10 Sep 2021 56,779 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

rear axle noisy

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

vehicle underbody corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2021 56,779 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

front axle hub seals leaking

rear axle noisy

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

vehicle underbody corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2020 50,897 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective detached (6.1.2 (a))

Front both swivel hubs leaking

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 28 Aug 2020 50,897 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective detached (6.1.2 (a))

Front both swivel hubs leaking

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 13 May 2019 50,550 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel hubs seals leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 50,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front tyre commercial rated

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 26 Apr 2017 49,642 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 43,161 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 27 Apr 2016 43,029 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 29 Apr 2015 36,759 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 30,767 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 24,386 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 20,720 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

exhaust deteriorated

seal on nearside front kingpin housing leaking oil

Pass 10 May 2011 17,736 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 May 2010 14,468 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 11,234 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 10,458 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 XRV is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 XRV, 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 XRV registered?

YK55 XRV is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is YK55 XRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK55 XRV shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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