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CX05 YLB

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

53,615 mi
Last recorded53,615 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 YLB
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 53,615 miles

front and rear springs/all suspension components/ and chassis rails very rusty

rear tail pipe missing

Pass 11 Oct 2018 52,967 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both sides fronts and rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

chassis rails /undercarriage and all suspension components very rusty

Fail 2 Oct 2018 52,955 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both sides fronts and rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

chassis rails /undercarriage and all suspension components very rusty

Pass 28 Sep 2017 52,310 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

undercarriage and its components very rusty

Fail 28 Sep 2017 52,310 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

undercarriage and its components very rusty

Pass 16 Sep 2016 51,510 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

undercarriage, chassisrails, springs and all suspension components very rusty

Fail 16 Sep 2016 51,510 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

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

undercarriage, chassisrails, springs and all suspension components very rusty

Pass 23 Sep 2015 50,835 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 49,865 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 49,865 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 47,844 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 Apr 2013 42,185 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 42,185 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 36,348 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 30,404 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 24,271 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 18,090 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 11,824 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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CX05 YLB is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Blue 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 CX05 YLB, 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 CX05 YLB registered?

CX05 YLB is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 10 March 2005.

Is CX05 YLB safe to buy?

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