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YC05 BHO

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

94,375 mi
Last recorded94,375 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 BHO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 94,375 miles

ALL 4 TYRES ARE SLIGHTLY PERISHING ON SIDEWALLS

Fail 5 Aug 2026 94,374 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

ALL 4 TYRES ARE SLIGHTLY PERISHING ON SIDEWALLS

Pass 19 Sep 2025 91,964 miles

EXHAUST IS WEAK/CORRODED AND BLOWING SLIGHTLY

FRONT SWIVEL JOINTS ARE WEEPING OIL

Pass 10 Oct 2024 89,294 miles

BOTH FRONT AXLE SWIVEL JOINTS ARE WEEPING OIL SLIGHTLY

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE IS LOW ON TREAD

Fail 10 Oct 2024 89,294 miles

BOTH FRONT AXLE SWIVEL JOINTS ARE WEEPING OIL SLIGHTLY

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE IS LOW ON TREAD

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 86,589 miles

ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES ARE SHOWING CORROSION

BOTH FRONT AXLE SWIVEL JOINTS ARE LEAKING OIL

BOTH REAR FOOTBRAKE EFFORTS ARE LOW

Pass 12 Oct 2022 83,533 miles

ALL 4 TYRES ARE PERISHING ON SIDEWALLS

ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES ARE SHOWING CORROSION

CORROSION IS VISIBLE IN AREAS

FRONT AXLE SWIVEL JOINTS ARE LEAKING

FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE VERY LOW AT NEARSIDE FRONT

NEARSIDE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINK IS WORN

Pass 5 Oct 2021 80,418 miles

BOTH SEATBELTS ARE VERY SLOW TO RETRACT AND THEY HAVE ONLY JUST MET THE MOT CRITERIA....ADVISE URGENT ATTENTION

CORROSION VISIBLE IN MOST AREAS ESPECIALLY REAR FLOOR AREA AND FRONT INNER WINGS

DIFFICULT TO CARRY OUT A PROPER INSPECTION OF VEHICLE DUE TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE COVERED IN MUD

FRONT BRAKES ARE SHOWING INBALANCE

REAR BRAKES ARE SHOWING INBALANCE

Fail 5 Oct 2021 80,418 miles

BOTH SEATBELTS ARE VERY SLOW TO RETRACT AND THEY HAVE ONLY JUST MET THE MOT CRITERIA....ADVISE URGENT ATTENTION

CORROSION VISIBLE IN MOST AREAS ESPECIALLY REAR FLOOR AREA AND FRONT INNER WINGS

DIFFICULT TO CARRY OUT A PROPER INSPECTION OF VEHICLE DUE TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE COVERED IN MUD

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

FRONT BRAKES ARE SHOWING INBALANCE

REAR BRAKES ARE SHOWING INBALANCE

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 77,592 miles

BOTH FRONT SWIVEL JOINTS ARE WEEPING OIL SLIGHTLY

NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING AS FREEPLAY

OFFSIDE FRONT SEAT BELT IS SLOW TO RETRACT

Pass 10 Apr 2019 72,030 miles

DAMAGE NOTICED TO WINDSCREEN

DRIVERS SEAT BELT IS WORN

FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR D BUSHES ARE WORN

OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING IS WORN

Pass 13 Apr 2018 68,132 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded centre to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 63,906 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Axle steady bar rubbers (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has surface cracks but not down to cords

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Axle steady bar rubbers (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 58,981 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 58,981 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 53,509 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 53,509 miles

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

Oil leak from offside swivel hub

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 46,333 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Apr 2014 46,333 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre has cracks in tread surface.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 39,417 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 32,702 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 27,393 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 20,679 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 16,983 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 May 2009 16,983 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 May 2008 14,366 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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YC05 BHO is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 YC05 BHO, 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 YC05 BHO registered?

YC05 BHO is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 2 June 2005.

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