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YP55 LWJ

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

95,148 mi
Last recorded95,148 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 95,148 miles

Coil spring corroded Both sides front and back (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

General corrosion

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 80,471 miles

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

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

Underbody corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2021 80,292 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2020 72,278 miles

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

underbody corrosion

Fail 9 Nov 2020 72,017 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Nov 2019 59,314 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both effected (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both effected (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 45,593 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 45,414 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 36,384 miles

Exhaust brackets broken but not effecting exhaust function.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 35,501 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting corroded away but system still secure and supported.

Engine warning lamp illuminated

Nearside Front Swivel seal leaking.

Offside Front Swivel seal leaking.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 34,208 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 32,159 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 29,912 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 27,343 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 21,450 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 22,908 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 20,583 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 17,082 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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YP55 LWJ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LWJ, 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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YP55 LWJ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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