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LT05 YFB

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,850 mi
Last recorded70,850 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 YFB
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 70,850 miles

4x4 vacuum pipes very corroded and rusty

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Central Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Front axle & hubs very correded

Central Rear rear axle & hubs very corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded and rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in screen, obsolete tax disc holder in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear exhaust box very corroded and peeling

under side of vehicle very very corroded and rusty

Fail 6 Mar 2025 70,850 miles

4x4 vacuum pipes very corroded and rusty

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Central Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Front axle & hubs very correded

Central Rear rear axle & hubs very corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded and rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in screen, obsolete tax disc holder in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear exhaust box very corroded and peeling

under side of vehicle very very corroded and rusty

Pass 29 Nov 2022 70,353 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2021 61,610 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2021 61,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2020 57,717 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 57,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 6 Nov 2019 52,915 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both are deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Across front (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 52,913 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre hanger is broken (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both are deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Across front (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 47,086 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 41,030 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 31,903 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 31,903 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 23 Nov 2015 23,130 miles

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)

near side front tyre cracks to outer sidewall

Pass 18 Jun 2014 13,919 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 13,043 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 11,784 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 10,598 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 9,206 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 6,956 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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LT05 YFB is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LT05 YFB, 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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LT05 YFB is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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