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SM05 YYX

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,580 mi
Last recorded108,580 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 YYX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 108,580 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output damp inside (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 108,242 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 106,994 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 106,988 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 106,973 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill and front of rear arch. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Body mount rear of front arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Body mount front and rear of arch. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill and front of rear arch. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Body mount rear of front arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Body mount front and rear of arch. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front swivel/tractor joint leaking

Offside Front Swivel/tractor joint leaking

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 101,705 miles

Front swivel hubs leaking oil/grease

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Paneling around headlamps corroded-not in prescribed area

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded All pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust box baffles rattling

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Slight play offside front swivel joint

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres cracked on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 101,705 miles

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

Front swivel hubs leaking oil/grease

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Paneling around headlamps corroded-not in prescribed area

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded All pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust box baffles rattling

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Slight play offside front swivel joint

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres cracked on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 89,309 miles

Front body panel corroded around headlamps - not a prescribed area

Offside and nearside front swivel hubs leaking grease.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four slightly cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 82,877 miles

Body corrosion offside and nearside front inner headlamp panels - separate chassis.

Slight bind o/s/f brake

Slight cracking all tyres outer sidewalls

offside front swivel joint leaking grease

Fail 23 Jul 2020 82,868 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Body corrosion offside and nearside front inner headlamp panels - separate chassis.

Slight bind o/s/f brake

Slight cracking all tyres outer sidewalls

offside front swivel joint leaking grease

Pass 29 Jul 2019 76,214 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 76,159 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 75,838 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 75,838 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to back (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 75,199 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 75,199 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 71,135 miles

O/S/F hub seal leaking

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Fail 30 Mar 2016 71,135 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

O/S/F hub seal leaking

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 22 Dec 2014 66,270 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 61,398 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 56,117 miles

O/S/F,O/S/R & N/S/R tyres perishing

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 25 Aug 2011 50,427 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 50,427 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 44,391 miles

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

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

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

minor leak from both front steering spheres

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

rear silencer box detiorated

Pass 22 Jun 2009 34,597 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 34,597 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 23,315 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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SM05 YYX is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SM05 YYX, 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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SM05 YYX is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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