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YH05 JKZ

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,425 mi
Last recorded109,425 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH05 JKZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2023 109,425 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box missing, (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury inner wheel arch, (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury inner wheel arch. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury outer sill. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury inner sill, (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury inner sill. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Body component likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 107,544 miles

Both inner sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 2 Dec 2020 104,135 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 104,133 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2019 99,435 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2019 99,430 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 93,950 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 86,997 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 81,040 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 81,040 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 74,613 miles

Nearside Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 66,475 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 61,345 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 56,462 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 49,129 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 43,827 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 37,336 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 25,995 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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YH05 JKZ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YH05 JKZ, 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 YH05 JKZ registered?

YH05 JKZ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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