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YP55 LWO

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

75,925 mi
Last recorded75,925 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 75,925 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 17 Apr 2026 75,919 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 71,410 miles

Front both sides, abs sensor fixings missing

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 71,410 miles

Front both sides, abs sensor fixings missing

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar attachment insecure fixing bolt missing (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 70,573 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2024 70,567 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 70,376 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

suspension coil springs corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2022 70,307 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

advise inner sills corroded

steering box damp

Fail 1 Oct 2022 70,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

advise inner sills corroded

steering box damp

Pass 6 Oct 2021 69,729 miles

all tyres perished and cracked

under side corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2020 69,636 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 69,591 miles

advise front tyres cracking

Pass 9 Oct 2018 69,162 miles

corrosion rear coil springs mounting areas

front suspension vacuum pipes corroded

some free play in o-s front suspension swivel joint

Fail 18 Sep 2018 69,141 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

corrosion 0-s & n-s rear coil spring mounting areas

front suspension vacuum pipes corroded

some free play in o-s front suspension swivel joint

Pass 20 Sep 2017 67,067 miles

Central Front vacuum pipes corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2016 66,254 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 62,609 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 57,755 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 54,009 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 50,047 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 44,804 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 40,588 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 32,463 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 23,639 miles

front brake pads look low (inner) nearside front hub bearings worn play noted

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 LWO is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 LWO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YP55 LWO registered?

YP55 LWO is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 26 November 2005.

Is YP55 LWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP55 LWO shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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