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YA05 WTR

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,352 mi
Last recorded75,352 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 WTR
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 75,352 miles

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

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))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 75,352 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 75,293 miles

Nearside Front Outer Oil leaking excessively from transmission swivel housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Oil leaking excessively from transmission swivel housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail axle mounting corroded/split (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 63,795 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 63,619 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 57,011 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 56,903 miles

Body has an unsafe modification both sills have corroded thorugh running across body, small hole in boot floor, offside front chassis rail has a hole in the side and also just below headlamps have two holes on n/s & o/s (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 52,860 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 47,691 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 45,216 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective middle two mounting (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure On axle (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Rigid fuel pipe corroded, by tank

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 45,216 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective middle two mounting (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure On axle (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Rigid fuel pipe corroded, by tank

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 44,079 miles

oil around both front swivel joints

oil around transfer box

radiator slightly damaged

rear suspension bushes slightly perished

various corrosion spots showing on vehicle

Fail 10 Jun 2019 44,079 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

oil around both front swivel joints

oil around transfer box

radiator slightly damaged

rear suspension bushes slightly perished

various corrosion spots showing on vehicle

Pass 16 Jun 2018 42,744 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 35,963 miles

Offside Front wheel hubb seal leaking grease & grease pipes corroded

exhaust rear section corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2016 34,629 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 31,433 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 30,102 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 26,196 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 21,044 miles

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

front brake discs corroding

rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 24 Jul 2012 21,039 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

front brake discs corroding

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 25 Jul 2011 15,440 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing uneven

oil leak from n/s/f swivel joint housing

Pass 26 Jul 2010 11,443 miles

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

front brake discs faces poor

Pass 22 Jul 2009 10,323 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 10,323 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 8,791 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2008 8,791 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

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 WTR is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 YA05 WTR, 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 WTR is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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