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Y90 JBS

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,033 mi
Last recorded90,033 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY90 JBS
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 90,033 miles

4X4 ridged pipes corroded

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Hub swivel has a misting of oil

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2026 89,894 miles

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

4X4 ridged pipes corroded

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Hub swivel has a misting of oil

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 88,499 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced hole in inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes covered in grease both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 83,985 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 81,218 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust tail pipe missing

Fail 10 Jul 2023 81,218 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 5 Jul 2022 78,203 miles

Covers fitted to sills preventing inspection

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 78,201 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))

Covers fitted to sills preventing inspection

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 75,483 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 75,022 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 75,016 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 70,827 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2019 64,927 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front swivel leaking

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 64,927 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front swivel leaking

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 63,745 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 63,745 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer join (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 62,470 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 62,464 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre inner sill and rear inner sill (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 61,083 miles

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 19 Mar 2015 60,033 miles

rear silencer deteriorated

slight leaks from both front hubs

Fail 16 Mar 2015 60,033 miles

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

rear silencer deteriorated

slight leaks from both front hubs

Pass 18 Mar 2014 58,869 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 58,868 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

exhaust corroded and deteriorated

n/s/front seat belt retracts with help

Pass 19 Mar 2013 57,938 miles

off side front wiper blade worn

Pass 23 Mar 2012 56,847 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 53,012 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 47,566 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 39,755 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 39,465 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 29,958 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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Y90 JBS is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 Y90 JBS, 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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Y90 JBS is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 21 February 2005.

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