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YD05 KYV

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

91,523 mi
Last recorded91,523 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 KYV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 91,523 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 83,854 miles

Various oil leaks

Pass 6 Oct 2023 79,813 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))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2023 79,802 miles

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

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

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))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 75,315 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 68,935 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 67,096 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 67,096 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))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 66,035 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 65,824 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 65,185 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded in places (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.B.2)

outer door sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2015 62,768 miles

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

Rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 4 Nov 2014 55,724 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust corroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 4 Nov 2014 57,724 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust corroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 5 Nov 2013 52,960 miles

exhaust rear box slight corrosion

Fail 28 Jan 2013 49,906 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 49,906 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 46,136 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 42,029 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 34,388 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 30,608 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 30,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 26,508 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 KYV is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 KYV, 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 KYV registered?

YD05 KYV is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 12 March 2005.

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The MOT history for YD05 KYV shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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