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YD05 HVW

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Beige Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

112,493 mi
Last recorded112,493 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 HVW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 112,493 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 110,266 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2021 108,951 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2021 108,951 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2020 107,860 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 105,400 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 103,606 miles

Nearside headlamp aim on lower limit

engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 4 Mar 2017 101,801 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded marked with yellow chalk ()

both front tyres perished

pipes for 4 wheel drive system corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2017 101,801 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box has a big hole in it (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded marked with yellow chalk ()

both front tyres perished

pipes for 4 wheel drive system corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2016 100,044 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 97,529 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 91,815 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 83,813 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 71,693 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

front hub feed pipes begining to corrode

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 29 Mar 2011 64,891 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 58,027 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 50,380 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 40,179 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 HVW is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Beige with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HVW, 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 HVW registered?

YD05 HVW is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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