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WX05 YHG

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Beige Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

110,344 mi
Last recorded110,344 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX05 YHG
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 110,344 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 May 2025 108,786 miles

fuel pipe corroded at rear

Fail 27 May 2025 108,786 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

fuel pipe corroded at rear

Pass 16 May 2024 106,893 miles

fuel pipes corroded at rear

Fail 16 May 2024 106,893 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

fuel pipes corroded at rear

Pass 11 May 2023 105,914 miles
Fail 6 May 2023 105,834 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 102,253 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 101,701 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 99,568 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2020 99,562 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2019 97,372 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 97,372 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 95,475 miles

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 3 Mar 2017 91,598 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 8 Mar 2016 84,678 miles

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

slight leak from front o/s hub seal

Pass 6 Feb 2015 75,640 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 21 Feb 2014 66,384 miles

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

front n/s hub leaking

Pass 15 Feb 2013 55,765 miles

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

rear tyres perishing

Pass 24 Feb 2012 45,386 miles

rear n/s and o/s tyres getting low on tread

Fail 15 Feb 2011 33,709 miles

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

n/s wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 15 Feb 2011 33,709 miles

n/s wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 26 Jan 2010 22,306 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 11,153 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 11,153 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 8,932 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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WX05 YHG is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Beige with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 WX05 YHG, 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 WX05 YHG registered?

WX05 YHG is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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