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YA05 FOF

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

107,801 mi
Last recorded107,801 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 FOF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 107,801 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear brakes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

general corrosion underneath front and rear

Fail 11 Apr 2024 107,801 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear brakes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

general corrosion underneath front and rear

Pass 27 Jun 2023 105,747 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded near fuel tank ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front swivel leaking grease

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

axle breathers corroed and insecure

Pass 28 Jun 2022 102,629 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front wipers poor

Nearside Front steering swivel leaking

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 99,266 miles

n/s/f hub seal leaking

Pass 29 Jun 2020 94,929 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 94,929 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 89,424 miles

play in o/s/f swivel joint

Fail 14 Jun 2019 89,424 miles

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 89,411 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear upper rearlamp in-op

play in o/s/f swivel joint

Pass 20 Mar 2018 82,433 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 82,431 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 74,812 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 68,610 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 62,280 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 56,236 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 49,690 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 42,239 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 34,246 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 25,717 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 17,505 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 9,750 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 9,750 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 FOF is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YA05 FOF, 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 YA05 FOF registered?

YA05 FOF is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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