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YB05 YNS

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Beige Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

89,256 mi
Last recorded89,256 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 89,256 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 89,521 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch corroded round body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill, front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch corroded round body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill ,front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 89,493 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 84,303 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 84,303 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 78,673 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both front (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Jul 2017 78,673 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both front (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Jul 2016 73,063 miles

Code light on

Offside Front Fuel pipe slightly damaged To rear corroded (7.2.2)

Offside Lower engine mounting bracket damaged but not likely to fail Gear box mounting fractured (6.1.D.1b)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 73,063 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (3.5.1g)

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

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

Code light on

Offside Front Fuel pipe slightly damaged To rear corroded (7.2.2)

Offside Lower engine mounting bracket damaged but not likely to fail Gear box mounting fractured (6.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 67,500 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 67,500 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 62,165 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2014 62,165 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 54,508 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 47,668 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 47,668 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 May 2011 40,075 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 40,075 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2010 31,279 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 31,279 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 May 2009 23,549 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2009 23,549 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 15,780 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 YNS is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Beige with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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

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