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SB05 YJP

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

74,195 mi
Last recorded74,195 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 YJP
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 74,195 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

underside welded and heavily undersealed

Pass 19 Jan 2024 71,349 miles

Nearside Rear body mount corroded

Offside Front body mount corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2024 71,343 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside Rear body mount corroded

Offside Front body mount corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2023 67,793 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front swivel joint leaking

Nearside Rear body mount corroded

Offside Rear body mount corroded

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 62,981 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2021 62,978 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak rad ()

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 58,329 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nail in tyre spare ()

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

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

a bulb inop in rear high level stop lamp

auxiliary pipes to front diff very corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2020 58,164 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nail in tyre spare ()

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

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

a bulb inop in rear high level stop lamp

auxiliary pipes to front diff very corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2019 53,055 miles

Front exhaust pipe in poor condition

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Slight play in steering box

Pass 27 Sep 2018 45,386 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 44,985 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 44,984 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 44,161 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 43,322 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 42,372 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 41,305 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

central rear support bracket split but system adequately supported

rear seats are flat and have flat board fitted over seats no rear seat belt or rear seat checks

rear silencer outer skins splittin both ends of silencer

Fail 17 Jun 2014 41,304 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

central rear support bracket split but system adequately supported

rear seats are flat and have flat board fitted over seats no rear seat belt or rear seat checks

rear silencer outer skins splittin both ends of silencer

Pass 2 Jul 2013 40,203 miles

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

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

n.s.f swivel hub has grease leaking slightly

Pass 4 Jul 2012 38,906 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

n.s.f kingpin seal leaking grease

Pass 6 Jul 2011 37,322 miles

N.S.F Hub Ball Socket Leaking

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

No Rear Footbrake Locks

O.S.F Hub Ball Socket Pitted

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 35,098 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 30,931 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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SB05 YJP is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 SB05 YJP, 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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SB05 YJP is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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