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YE05 KXO

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

86,379 mi
Last recorded86,379 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE05 KXO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 86,379 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 86,379 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 85,294 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 84,729 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 82,761 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 82,051 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 82,049 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 78,155 miles

N/s/f hub seal slight leak

Fail 25 Aug 2020 78,155 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

N/s/f hub seal slight leak

N/s/r body mount corroded

N/s/r innersill corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2019 74,177 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 68,411 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 62,906 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 57,358 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 51,521 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 46,628 miles

slight lift o/s/f hub bearings not excessive

slight noise o/s/f wheel bearing not excessive

Pass 14 Aug 2013 41,570 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 36,716 miles

exhaust front system split & slightly noisey

Pass 31 Aug 2011 32,812 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Fail 26 Aug 2011 32,812 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 32,383 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 24,415 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 18,720 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 17,479 miles

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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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YE05 KXO is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc 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 YE05 KXO, 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 YE05 KXO registered?

YE05 KXO is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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The MOT history for YE05 KXO 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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