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YD05 HVJ

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,666 mi
Last recorded118,666 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 HVJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 118,666 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 118,666 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 107,715 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 93,189 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 81,661 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 71,436 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 62,320 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 53,381 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 53,381 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 51,746 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 50,331 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 50,331 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 47,239 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 44,574 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 41,627 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 38,612 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 34,680 miles

rear silencer corroded but not leaking

Fail 28 Feb 2012 34,680 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear silencer corroded but not leaking

Pass 28 Feb 2011 30,833 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 27,215 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 27,177 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2009 23,746 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 23,745 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 20,827 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 HVJ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 YD05 HVJ, 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 HVJ registered?

YD05 HVJ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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