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YE05 KXY

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

72,478 mi
Last recorded72,478 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE05 KXY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 72,478 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 72,276 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 66,983 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 63,604 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 62,113 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 59,277 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 55,328 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 55,145 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 55,143 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 49,257 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 43,926 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 40,939 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2016 40,939 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 38,212 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak front axle

Pass 18 Feb 2014 35,099 miles

oil leak on o/s front axle

Pass 13 Feb 2013 31,070 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 25,225 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 25,225 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 21,375 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 16,325 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 12,372 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 11,726 miles

Could not check N/S/R seat belt properly due to child seat fitted - Visual inspection only

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 KXY is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KXY, 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 KXY registered?

YE05 KXY is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 25 June 2005.

Is YE05 KXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE05 KXY shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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