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YB05 XHT

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

92,380 mi
Last recorded92,380 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 XHT
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 92,380 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 84,973 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 78,866 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2017 78,866 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 68,888 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 59,135 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

brake pipes coated

front flexi hoses coated

o s f hub seal leaking

Fail 8 Jul 2014 56,811 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear tyres perished

Pass 8 Jul 2014 56,811 miles

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 13 Jun 2013 52,129 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 52,129 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

leak at offside front hub

Pass 5 Apr 2012 47,452 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight leak of grease from offside front drive shaft seal

Pass 15 Mar 2011 42,041 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 42,002 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 38,577 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 36,503 miles

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

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

o\s front wiper poor

Fail 22 Dec 2008 36,494 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

o\s front wiper poor

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 XHT is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XHT, 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 XHT registered?

YB05 XHT is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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