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YA05 AUE

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

60,934 mi
Last recorded60,934 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 AUE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 60,934 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle tie rod front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle tie rod rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bump stop insecure

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle tie rod front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vacuum pipes damaged.

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle tie rod rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2025 60,930 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill holed next to suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle tie rod front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle tie rod rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bump stop insecure

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle tie rod front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vacuum pipes damaged.

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle tie rod rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2024 59,102 miles

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 9 Feb 2023 56,846 miles

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 2 Feb 2022 52,394 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 50,104 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 50,101 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 49,326 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Brake drum back plates (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 47,575 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear and offside front tyres cracking up

slight surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 1 Feb 2018 44,977 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 41,971 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 37,567 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' minor stone chips (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

spare tyre flat

various corrosion to all suspension and floor pan

Fail 28 Jan 2016 37,337 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center joint (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened some corrosion/pitting on inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (1.7.5a)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor area,has been undersealed (5.2.6)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' minor chips (8.3.1a)

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

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 30,944 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f washer jets partially blocked

Pass 20 Feb 2014 25,712 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 25,712 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

front wiper blades split

Pass 15 Oct 2013 25,551 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 25,551 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 24,669 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 19,871 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 16,259 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 13,229 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 11,067 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 8,421 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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YA05 AUE is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YA05 AUE, 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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YA05 AUE is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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