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YM54 GYU

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,404 mi
Last recorded140,404 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM54 GYU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 140,404 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play on lock (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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 Front Wheel bearing has slight play on lock (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

brake pedal slightly spongy

underside quite corroded but not seriously weakend

Fail 3 Mar 2022 140,403 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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 Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam advise attention (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

brake pedal spongey

underside quite corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 28 Feb 2022 140,403 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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 Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam advise attention (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

underside quite corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 2 Mar 2021 128,531 miles

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))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 125,799 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2020 125,799 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 110,588 miles

Extensive body corrosion but not excessive

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing outer sill inspection

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

swivel ball bearings and seals slightly deteriorated

Fail 25 Feb 2019 110,562 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Both sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Extensive body corrosion but not excessive

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing outer sill inspection

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

swivel ball bearings and seals slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Feb 2018 100,623 miles

Front axle vacuumed pipes corroded

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

Front hub swivels corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear seat belts not checked boot full

Pass 4 Feb 2017 97,655 miles

Both front swivel joint corroded and weeping oil

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Cracking in side wall and tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Cracking in side wall and tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Cracking in sidewall and tread (4.1.E.1)

Vacuum pipes corroded at front

Pass 10 Feb 2016 95,284 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear seat belts not checked boot full

slight leak both front hub seals and swivels corroded

vacuum pipes corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2015 92,895 miles

4x4 vac pipes corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/f hub swivel pitted and corroded

slight oil leak o/s/f hub seal

unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 17 Feb 2014 91,051 miles

4x4 vacume pipes corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

n/s/f hub swivel corroded

not able to check rear seat belts boot full

o/s/f tyre wall cracking

slight oil leak o/s/f hub seal

Pass 25 Jan 2013 88,706 miles

wipers starting to split

Fail 25 Jan 2013 88,706 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

wipers starting to split

Pass 30 Jan 2012 85,859 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 83,382 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 67,794 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 53,318 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 40,620 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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YM54 GYU is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YM54 GYU, 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 YM54 GYU registered?

YM54 GYU is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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