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YB05 YNU

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,407 mi
Last recorded98,407 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 YNU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 98,407 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 97,858 miles

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 16 Oct 2024 97,854 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 28 Feb 2024 97,223 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 94,095 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 88,849 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 82,178 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 75,412 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 68,767 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (rear end) to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 62,121 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 56,290 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 50,401 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 44,707 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 44,653 miles

Both front hub fluid lines are corroded

Exhaust back box is peeling

OSF, OSR and NSR tyre are cracked within the tread

Rear suspension is bouncy

Fail 20 Nov 2014 44,651 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Both front hub fluid lines are corroded

Exhaust back box is peeling

OSF, OSR and NSR tyre are cracked within the tread

Rear suspension is bouncy

Pass 4 Jul 2013 43,141 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 40,592 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 37,359 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 37,359 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2010 32,364 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2010 32,350 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 28,408 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 28,408 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2008 23,664 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 23,661 miles

near side front trye wear on outer

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 YNU is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YNU, 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 YNU registered?

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

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