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DG05 YCE

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

114,207 mi
Last recorded114,207 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 YCE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 114,207 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak at rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens foggy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens foggy (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 May 2025 103,649 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both rear affected by indicators (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 20 May 2024 93,402 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 87,042 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body not fully secure arch (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess insecure (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Body not fully secure arch (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 3 May 2022 85,607 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 84,393 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 83,822 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 81,367 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 77,373 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 72,872 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 69,002 miles

Heavy corrosion on rear silencer

Rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 6 Nov 2015 60,590 miles

Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 28 Oct 2014 51,263 miles

All four tyres slightly perishing

font tyres slightly worn on edges

Pass 12 Nov 2013 42,015 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 42,015 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

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)

o/s/f swivel leaking

Pass 20 Feb 2013 39,222 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 35,404 miles

Both front spheres slightly pitting

Rear section exhaust outer casing corroding

Pass 10 Mar 2011 32,164 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 27,107 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 22,766 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 17,037 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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DG05 YCE is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 DG05 YCE, 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 DG05 YCE registered?

DG05 YCE is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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