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ST05 YEB

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

50,592 mi
Last recorded50,592 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 YEB
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 50,592 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front play at hub

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2018 50,592 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated hub seal leaking (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front play at hub

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2017 46,486 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front slight leak at hub seal

Nearside Front tyre near the wearbands

Rear both tyres near the wearbands and slight cracking in tread

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 22 May 2017 46,486 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front slight leak at hub seal

Nearside Front tyre near the wearbands

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear both tyres near the wearbands and slight cracking in tread

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 20 May 2016 41,798 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn and perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2015 39,915 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

exhaust breaking up at rear and blowing (slightly)

Fail 26 May 2015 39,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

exhaust breaking up at rear and blowing (slightly)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 32,687 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 32,657 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 28,279 miles

Front brake imbalance - 24%.

Offside and nearside front brake discs slightly corroded.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 22,856 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2009 22,856 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

nearside front axle king pin seal leaking grease

Pass 9 Jul 2008 18,152 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2008 18,151 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2008 18,072 miles

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

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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ST05 YEB is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 ST05 YEB, 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 ST05 YEB registered?

ST05 YEB is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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