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DA05 YDF

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

106,129 mi
Last recorded106,129 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 YDF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 106,129 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2024 106,112 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Due to exhaust leak . (8.2.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Central All shockers corroded.

Central General underbody corrosion.

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 103,799 miles

Central Front Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central General underbody corrosion.

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

Central Rear Exhaust corroded on flanges.

Central Rear Shockers corroded.

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 99,638 miles

Coil spring corroded All coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General underbody corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2021 95,982 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 95,595 miles

front diff seals small leak

Pass 16 Jun 2020 93,583 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 89,918 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 88,304 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 81,512 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 15 Jun 2017 81,512 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Jun 2016 72,227 miles

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Jun 2016 72,227 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2015 70,225 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 66,759 miles

Rear exhaust delaminated

Pass 10 Jun 2013 64,932 miles

one hanger for rear exhaust box broken but adequately supported

outer sill covers fitted

rear exhaust box delaminating

Pass 11 Jun 2012 59,854 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 46,204 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 36,998 miles

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

sill covers fitted 7FRONT OFFSIDE &NEARSIDE SWIVELS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 29 Jun 2009 30,391 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 22,866 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Jun 2008 22,859 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front hub oil leak

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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DA05 YDF is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DA05 YDF, 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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DA05 YDF is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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