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YB05 HVF

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

97,049 mi
Last recorded97,049 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 HVF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2023 97,049 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2021 97,028 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sil (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2021 97,022 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced corroded/cracked by rear trailing arm mounting, marked in yellow chalk (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded before flexi, marked in yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Bumper likely to become detached mountings corroded/broken (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads and dragging slightly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts but pattern ok (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear floor pan corroded but has been plated inside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear inner wheel arches outer skin corroded/peeling off (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear body mounting points corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion to chassis and floor pan and suspension parts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine sump pan corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2019 91,258 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 85,784 miles

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

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

front axle vacuum pipes corroded and broken

Fail 25 Aug 2018 85,784 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged snapped (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

corrosion to boot floor not within prescribed area

corrosion to n/s inner sill not within prescribed area

front axle vacuum pipes corroded and broken

Fail 16 Aug 2018 85,594 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced boot floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inboard side of both rear wheelarches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear of both rear wheel arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

fuel pipes badly corroded

nearside front brake disc corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2017 81,149 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 76,234 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 75,113 miles

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 71,402 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 65,847 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 58,984 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 9 Sep 2013 58,984 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 18 Sep 2012 52,878 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 46,421 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 41,039 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 35,074 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 27,089 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YB05 HVF is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YB05 HVF, 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 YB05 HVF registered?

YB05 HVF is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 August 2005.

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