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YB05 YNP

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

63,638 mi
Last recorded63,638 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 YNP
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 63,638 miles

Central Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Underside heavily wax oiled

underside has surface corrosion

Pass 10 Apr 2025 61,960 miles

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

Underside of vehicle heavily under sealed

Fail 4 Mar 2025 61,950 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced center sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Underside of vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 15 Mar 2024 59,401 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

underside of vechicle heverly covered in underseal

Fail 7 Mar 2024 59,399 miles

Nearside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting excessively worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front hub seal leaking grease

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

underside of vechicle heverly covered in underseal

Pass 2 Dec 2022 59,348 miles

Vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 8 Oct 2021 57,849 miles

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

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

Nearside inner sill heavily corroded

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))

Offside inner sill heavily corroded

Rear both rear inner arches heavily corroded and rotten

light corrosion under body

Fail 8 Oct 2021 57,849 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside inner sill heavily corroded

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))

Offside inner sill heavily corroded

Rear both rear inner arches heavily corroded and rotten

light corrosion under body

Pass 7 Oct 2020 56,233 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

light corrosion on sump

light corrosion under body

Pass 25 Sep 2019 54,193 miles

Front fog lamps are inop

Front number plate is becoming delamating

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

all coil springs are corroaded

Pass 19 Sep 2018 51,336 miles

All coil springs corroding

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front fog lights not working

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear 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))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 48,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre at 1.6mm - 205/70R15 96T (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Brakes are fluctuating Between 100 - 130Kg (3.7.B.3)

Vehicle has a slight misfire

Pass 28 Sep 2016 44,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Fluctuating between 80kg - 110kg (3.7.B.3)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 44,573 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating fluctuating between 100kg -160kg (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively fluctuating between 80kg - 110kg (3.7.B.3)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 44,573 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating fluctuating between 100kg -160kg (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear front brake excessively fluctuating fluctuating between 80kg - 110kg (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 41,952 miles

Nearside Front worn tyre edge

Pass 23 Sep 2014 39,470 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 35,299 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 30,762 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 27,388 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 22,779 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 17,591 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 YNP is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YNP, 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 YNP registered?

YB05 YNP is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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The MOT history for YB05 YNP shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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