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YG05 FCY

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

103,147 mi
Last recorded103,147 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG05 FCY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 103,147 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

body slightly corroded and body inner sills corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2023 96,286 miles

Rear fuel pipes to rear lightly corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2022 90,283 miles

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

advise corrosion on all body mounts and both sillsbut not excessive

Fail 24 Aug 2022 90,283 miles

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

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

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

advise corrosion on all body mounts and both sills but not excesive

Pass 7 Sep 2021 79,659 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s outer floor to sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle tie bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2020 67,895 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle tye bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s & o/s rear chassi coroding

Fail 2 Sep 2020 67,895 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle tye bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s & o/s rear chassi coroding

n/s front swivel hub slight leak

Pass 7 Sep 2019 58,718 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in underbody seal (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Sep 2019 58,711 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in underbody seal (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 58,600 miles

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

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

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

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

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

REAR AXLE CORRODED

SUMP CORRODED

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL 4 SHOCKS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 55,234 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security BOTH (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened SHOCK ABSORBERS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened SHOCK ABSORBER (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

SUMP CORRODED

Fail 24 Jul 2018 55,234 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security BOTH (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened SHOCK ABSORBERS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened SHOCK ABSORBER (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

SUMP CORRODED

Pass 23 Aug 2017 52,471 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing BOTH (2.7.2a)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

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

coil spring corroded ALL 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 49,363 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2016 49,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 43,768 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 43,768 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 35,390 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 35,390 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 30,947 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 28,759 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 25,929 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 22,034 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 15,061 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 11,359 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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YG05 FCY is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YG05 FCY, 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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YG05 FCY is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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