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YP55 LVZ

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

113,338 mi
Last recorded113,338 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 LVZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 113,338 miles

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 106,523 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 102,160 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 101,306 miles

fuel pipes corroded

no rear seats fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2020 99,878 miles

no rear seats or belts fitted

rear boot floor corroded

fuel and brake pipes corroded

inner sills corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2019 97,998 miles

fuel pipes chassis rails inner sills boot floor fuel tank exaust and coil springs all corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2018 94,619 miles

chassis corroded

o/s front brake pipe corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2017 90,424 miles

o/s front brake pipe corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2016 85,274 miles

boot floor corroded

chassis corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Dec 2016 85,264 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings corroded under rear seats (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2x rear brake pipes across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s rear brake pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working n/s front side light out (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

boot floor corroded

chassis corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2015 75,991 miles

brake pipes corroded

o/s front drop link has play in it

rear tyres 2.6 mm

Pass 29 Nov 2014 67,226 miles

all brakepipescorroded

exaust corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2013 59,093 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 51,672 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 43,416 miles

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

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

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

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

no rear seats fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2011 43,416 miles

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

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

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

no rear seats fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2010 32,914 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 30,351 miles

EXHAUST RUSTING.

Pass 18 Nov 2008 21,331 miles

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

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

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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YP55 LVZ 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 89.5%.

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 YP55 LVZ, 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 YP55 LVZ registered?

YP55 LVZ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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