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YD05 OLF

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

101,023 mi
Last recorded101,023 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 101,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Lower effort from nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 99,579 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 97,429 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2023 97,429 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 92,018 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 88,478 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 84,471 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 82,573 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Fail 8 Jan 2019 82,573 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Pass 8 Jan 2018 75,381 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 64,162 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Inner Body has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 55,949 miles

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

Nearside Front wiper split

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2014 53,582 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 50,539 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 48,439 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 46,966 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 45,901 miles

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

centre exhaust mounting missing

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 OLF is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 OLF, 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 OLF registered?

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

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