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LY05 BNK

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

102,803 mi
Last recorded102,803 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 BNK
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2026 102,803 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 99,242 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2024 98,446 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front 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 4 Oct 2023 92,076 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 92,033 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 89,215 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 86,255 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Slightly insecure but unlikely to fall off. (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump area/sump plug. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 86,255 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Slightly insecure but unlikely to fall off. (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump area/sump plug. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working Washer bottle empty. (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 84,069 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 84,067 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Boot floor within 30cm. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Boot floor within 30cm. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 81,998 miles

rear boot floor corroded but not within the prescribed area.

Pass 8 Oct 2018 80,132 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 77,184 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 77,184 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 58,655 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 49,477 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 44,949 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 42,218 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 39,216 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 36,000 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

all 4 tyres perished/cracked

front brake discs corroded

n/s/r tyre worn outer edge

rear shock absorber bushes perished

Pass 26 Oct 2010 31,329 miles

all tyres outer sidewalls slightly perished

centre section of exhaust system corroded

engine management light on

n/s/r tyre tread depth low (2mm) on outer edge

Pass 15 Oct 2009 23,901 miles

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f brake reading fluctuating slightly

n/s/r tyre tread depth low (2mm) on outer edge

Pass 28 May 2008 15,664 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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LY05 BNK is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LY05 BNK, 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 LY05 BNK registered?

LY05 BNK is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 21 May 2005.

Is LY05 BNK safe to buy?

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