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YD05 ADF

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Gold Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,602 mi
Last recorded115,602 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 ADF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2021 115,602 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 115,585 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured of rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2020 114,711 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2020 114,711 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 113,048 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 113,043 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside front axle swivel joint leaking grease

Strong smell of fuel but no visible leaks

Pass 18 Oct 2018 49,143 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2018 49,143 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced At body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 100,219 miles

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

Nearside Front swivel housing slight leak

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 91,154 miles

Front steering swivels have slight leak

Offside Rear area close to body mounting has slight surface corrosion

Pass 12 Oct 2015 86,293 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 86,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 75,780 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 72,597 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 72,589 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

offside front axle swivel joint grease seal leaking

Pass 23 Feb 2013 69,238 miles

offside front tyre perished

Fail 21 Feb 2013 69,238 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre perished

Pass 29 Feb 2012 63,424 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 63,424 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 55,304 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 51,246 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 48,157 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 47,970 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 29,250 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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YD05 ADF is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Gold with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YD05 ADF, 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 YD05 ADF registered?

YD05 ADF is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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