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YP54 FZJ

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

106,532 mi
Last recorded106,532 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP54 FZJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 106,532 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 106,206 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 100,326 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 95,017 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 89,971 miles

Front axle swivels in poor condition and leaking slightly

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 89,971 miles

Front axle swivels in poor condition and leaking slightly

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 86,451 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 86,450 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust rear silencer in poor condition

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear tyre getting low on tread

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre low on pressure

Pass 28 Jan 2014 79,483 miles

Both front swivel housings in poor condition

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 27 Jan 2014 79,483 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front swivel housings in poor condition

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 74,072 miles

Both front axle swivel housings in poor condition and leaking fluid grease slightly

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

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

Offside rear tyre getting low on tread

Fail 30 Jan 2013 74,072 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front axle swivel housings in poor condition and leaking fluid grease slightly

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

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

Offside front wiper blade split

Offside rear tyre getting low on tread

Fail 20 Jan 2012 65,403 miles

Both front swivel housings in poor condition

Front wheel alignment slightly out wearing outer edges

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear washers inop

Pass 20 Jan 2012 65,403 miles

Both front swivel housings in poor condition

Front wheel alignment slightly out wearing outer edges

Rear washers inop

Pass 19 Jan 2011 55,081 miles

Both swivel housings corroded

Exhaust rear silencer heat-shield loose

Front tracking slightly out

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

Slight play in nearside front swivel housing bearings

Pass 29 Jan 2010 47,302 miles

Both front axle swivel housings pitted

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 37,771 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 37,771 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front swivel housing leaking grease slightly

Pass 16 Jan 2008 28,028 miles

all tyres around 2/3 worn

Fail 15 Jan 2008 28,028 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

all tyres around 2/3 worn

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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YP54 FZJ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YP54 FZJ, 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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YP54 FZJ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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