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WF05 YEX

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

55,594 mi
Last recorded55,594 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 YEX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 55,594 miles

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 3 Oct 2025 55,572 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (Backbox) (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 22 Oct 2024 54,650 miles

Offside Front Headlamp panel corroded.

Rear exhaust box outer casing corroding.

Rear seats belts not checked(seats not fitted at time of test)

Fail 17 Oct 2024 54,638 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor pan by inner arch. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Between rear box / centre pipe, Lambda reading high,central exhaust mounts broken, rear silencer corroding. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp panel corroded.

Rear seats belts not checked(seats not fitted at time of test)

Pass 18 Oct 2023 53,407 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear exhaust outer casing is in poor condition

Pass 6 Oct 2022 51,843 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear exhaust outer casing is in poor condition

Fail 6 Oct 2022 51,843 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear exhaust outer casing is in poor condition

Pass 30 Sep 2021 50,427 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 28 Sep 2021 50,424 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 6 Oct 2020 49,309 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 9 Apr 2019 47,207 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 9 Apr 2019 47,207 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 10 Apr 2018 45,165 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 5 Apr 2017 42,747 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 13 Apr 2016 39,886 miles

no rear seats are fitted at the time of the mot test

Pass 8 Apr 2015 36,611 miles

rear exhaust is becoming in poor condition

rear passenger seats missing at time of test

Pass 4 Apr 2014 32,811 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

rear exhaust is becoming in poor condition

Pass 18 Apr 2013 29,584 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 29,584 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 26,819 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 24,324 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

front discs slightly corroaded

Pass 6 Apr 2010 21,116 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 21,116 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 17,134 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 14,381 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing low on outer edge

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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WF05 YEX is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 WF05 YEX, 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 WF05 YEX registered?

WF05 YEX is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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