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YC05 YBT

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Beige Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,760 mi
Last recorded60,760 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 YBT
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 60,760 miles

Brake pipes and lines Schultz

Fuel lines Schultz

Suspension Schultz

Underbody Schultz

Pass 28 Sep 2022 60,651 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

nearside front tyre perished/cracked and worn on outer edge

Pass 23 Sep 2021 60,468 miles

Both front springs corroded

Both front tyres outer edges worn

Fail 17 Sep 2021 60,468 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Both front springs corroded

Both front tyres outer edges worn

Pass 7 Sep 2020 59,978 miles

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

corrosion along both sill but is not excessive

Pass 27 Apr 2019 58,993 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 58,991 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 58,990 miles

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake damaged to the extent that braking performance is affected axel leaking in to braking system (1.1.21 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2017 53,671 miles

exhaust rusted

fuel pipes rusted

slight surface rust on front to rear brake pipe

Fail 6 Nov 2017 53,671 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play swivel housing bearings (2.2.B.1g)

exhaust rusted

fuel pipes rusted

slight surface rust on front to rear brake pipe

Pass 21 Nov 2016 50,251 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 46,451 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sets of (3.5.1i)

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

Note: Brake pipes greased.

Pass 13 Nov 2014 41,302 miles

note.brake pipes greaed

note.sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Nov 2014 41,302 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

note.brake pipes greaed

note.sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2013 37,050 miles

note,brake pipes greased

note,sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2012 34,365 miles

note;sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2011 30,474 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 24,668 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 21,204 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 15,788 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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YC05 YBT is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Beige with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YBT, 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 YBT registered?

YC05 YBT is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 3 May 2005.

Is YC05 YBT safe to buy?

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