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YP55 LWM

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

78,971 mi
Last recorded78,971 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2025 78,971 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 71,689 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 71,684 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 63,375 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded, but not structural or prescribed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2022 57,807 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 57,801 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 56,123 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 54,197 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 54,197 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure Mounting corroded off not supporting exhaust. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 51,484 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 51,484 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 47,511 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 47,511 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 43,888 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 43,888 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 42,657 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 33,188 miles

slight leak on off side steering joint

Pass 14 Nov 2013 25,900 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 21,288 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

brake system only just met requirments at 55 percent

front discs corroding

Fail 14 Dec 2011 19,637 miles

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

rear wiper split

Pass 14 Dec 2011 19,637 miles

rear wiper split

Pass 9 Dec 2010 17,980 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 15,923 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 15,922 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 13,150 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 LWM is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YP55 LWM, 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 LWM registered?

YP55 LWM is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 10 December 2005.

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