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YP55 LWW

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

73,006 mi
Last recorded73,006 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 LWW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 73,006 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 70,996 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 70,994 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 68,201 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 16 Nov 2017 65,906 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 63,901 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

engine light on dash

Pass 2 Apr 2015 60,299 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine warning lamp active

Fail 2 Apr 2015 60,299 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine warning lamp active

Pass 7 Apr 2014 56,907 miles

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

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

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

sslight bind to offside front brakes just meets MOT standards

Fail 7 Apr 2014 56,907 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

sslight bind to offside front brakes just meets MOT standards

Pass 12 Apr 2013 53,569 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2013 53,567 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust silencer slightly corroded

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 49,832 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 47,125 miles

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

offside headlight lense cracked.

slight dampness area of offside front hub

Pass 31 Dec 2010 45,223 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 35,537 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 22,520 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 22,520 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

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 LWW is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 LWW, 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 LWW registered?

YP55 LWW is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 December 2005.

Is YP55 LWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP55 LWW shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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