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YB05 XHN

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

62,648 mi
Last recorded62,648 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 XHN
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 62,648 miles

Central Front Breather pipes corroded threw.

Fuel hose deteriorated pipe s along body (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated pipes at fuel tank. (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 61,033 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Exhaust system corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2020 61,024 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring inadequately secured In cabin near pedal box (4.11 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Brake sticking on

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

Offside Front Hub seal leaking

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

Rear Exhaust system corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2019 58,159 miles

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 22 Oct 2018 58,127 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

fuel lines corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2017 57,636 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 56,597 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion UNDER SILL (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion UNDER SILL (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 54,955 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 54,955 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 53,142 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 53,142 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 51,380 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 51,380 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 50,133 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 50,133 miles

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

engine management light indicates a fault

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 16 Jul 2011 47,889 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/r tyre badly perished

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

oil leak/s at engine,gearbox and transfer box

spheres corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2010 45,562 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

engine light on

oil leak at sump or rear main oil seal

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 9 Jul 2009 42,742 miles

both front tyres perished.

brake discs corroding on inner faces.

brake pads look low.

n/s/f tyre on the legal limit.

oil leak around rear of engine.

Pass 17 Jul 2008 38,340 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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YB05 XHN is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc 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 XHN, 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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YB05 XHN is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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