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YB05 XHV

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Beige Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

106,136 mi
Last recorded106,136 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 XHV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 106,136 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 99,918 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 99,918 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 92,266 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 92,266 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength AXLE SUPPORT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 91,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 91,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 90,945 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened stabilizer bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front swivel joints leaking grease/ oil

noise on rotation of the offside front and both rear wheels

Fail 8 Dec 2021 90,911 miles

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated axle leaking (1.1.14 (b))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened stabilizer bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front swivel joints leaking grease/ oil

noise on rotation of the offside front and both rear wheels

Pass 9 Dec 2020 88,036 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 88,036 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 86,073 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 86,073 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn swivel pins (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 80,296 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 80,296 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 75,902 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 75,902 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body mount and outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 72,111 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 68,342 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 68,342 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 64,977 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight leak from os hub seal

Pass 24 Mar 2015 64,977 miles

slight leak from os hub seal

Pass 28 Mar 2014 61,456 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 61,456 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 58,068 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 54,332 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 50,900 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 42,485 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 42,485 miles

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Apr 2009 33,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 33,836 miles

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 28,297 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2008 28,205 miles

Nearside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both side stub axle oil seals leking

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 XHV is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Beige with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 XHV, 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 XHV registered?

YB05 XHV is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 23 July 2005.

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