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YD05 BTM

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

83,395 mi
Last recorded83,395 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 BTM
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020 83,395 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 83,394 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch front area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 83,013 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front swivel joint seal leaking

Pass 6 Mar 2018 81,477 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front/rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion body mount (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front axle joint oil seal leaking

Pass 2 Mar 2017 76,245 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 63,583 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 52,802 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 47,305 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 38,601 miles

all four tyres starting to deteriorate

exhaust centre section starting to deteriorate

Pass 21 Jun 2011 31,997 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 26,008 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 21,188 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 15,334 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 BTM is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YD05 BTM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YD05 BTM registered?

YD05 BTM is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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The MOT history for YD05 BTM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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