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DA05 YDJ

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

73,028 mi
Last recorded73,028 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 YDJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 73,028 miles

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Tubular Brace Running Chassis to Chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Tyre's Aged 2010

Pass 11 Aug 2025 71,811 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 71,810 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2024 70,850 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2024 70,820 miles

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

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2023 69,552 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 69,552 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 68,550 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 67,414 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 65,448 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 9 Jun 2020 65,448 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 7 Jun 2019 63,531 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 62,690 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 59,728 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 56,757 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 53,098 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 3 Jun 2014 48,988 miles

unable to fully asses outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2013 44,525 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 39,809 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 33,428 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 27,588 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 22,879 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 17,983 miles

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

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 YDJ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 YDJ, 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 DA05 YDJ registered?

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

Is DA05 YDJ safe to buy?

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