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YB54 CYW

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

54,416 mi
Last recorded54,416 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB54 CYW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 54,416 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2026 54,410 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 53,369 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 52,072 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 50,456 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 48,903 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 47,726 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 47,726 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 46,911 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 6 Feb 2020 46,852 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Feb 2019 45,113 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 43,499 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 41,668 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Fail 20 Feb 2017 41,668 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 19 Feb 2016 39,772 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 39,772 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 38,136 miles

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

nearside front tyre perishing

Fail 13 Feb 2015 38,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

nearside front tyre perishing

Pass 24 Feb 2014 36,671 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 36,671 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 34,663 miles

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

drivers front swivel housing leaking slightly

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 2 Feb 2012 32,420 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2012 32,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 29,818 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 27,488 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 25,707 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 23,556 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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YB54 CYW is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 YB54 CYW, 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 YB54 CYW registered?

YB54 CYW is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 12 January 2005.

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