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YK55 XSF

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

106,000 mi
Last recorded106,000 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 XSF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 106,000 miles

underside has old repairs and is covered with protective coating

Pass 27 Sep 2022 104,929 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 103,069 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 101,863 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 101,863 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 95,537 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 95,537 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 85,416 miles

Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion under side (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

sills covered with trim stopping examination

Fail 24 Oct 2016 85,401 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion under side (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

sills covered with trim stopping examination

Pass 16 Oct 2015 77,061 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 77,057 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle front brakes imbalanced 65% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine oil leak

slight under body/chassis surface rust

Pass 3 Nov 2014 71,541 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 64,939 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all shocker bushes cracking//

exhaust badly corroded rear silencer outer skin split all mountings corroded//

osf seat belt lightly frayed on edge//

power steering belt cracking//

power steering pipes corroded//

suspension/transmission pipes corroded//

Pass 2 Nov 2012 57,402 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust mountings corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2011 51,004 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 51,004 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 41,402 miles

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

both rear trye tread cracking

exhaust heatsheild insercure

Pass 24 Oct 2009 30,679 miles

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

tracking due to tyre wear

Fail 17 Oct 2009 30,548 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 18,203 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 17,910 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 17,909 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 XSF is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 XSF, 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 XSF registered?

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

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