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YH05 TOV

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,638 mi
Last recorded113,638 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH05 TOV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 113,638 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 112,234 miles

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 111,095 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 110,251 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2022 110,243 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear section (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 107,093 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 2 Nov 2021 107,091 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 9 Nov 2020 101,275 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/a front inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

rear seat folded so belts not checked

Pass 12 Nov 2019 97,611 miles

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

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

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

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

long service brake travel

Pass 19 Dec 2017 89,930 miles

inner sills corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2017 86,764 miles

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

both front swivel hubs pitted and scored

engine management light is on

front wheels rubs on mud flaps on full lock

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2016 86,718 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

both front swivel hubs pitted and scored

engine management light on

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2015 84,788 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

front swivel hubs excessively corroded.

Fail 18 Dec 2015 84,788 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

front swivel hubs excessively corroded.

Pass 23 Jan 2015 79,363 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 65,274 miles

Exhaust brackets broken but exhaust has been wired up

O/S/F hub seal leaking

Rear exhaust box outter corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2014 65,274 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Exhaust brackets broken but exhaust has been wired up

N/S/F hub seal leaking

O/S/F hub seal leaking

Rear exhaust box outter corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2012 45,668 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

inner sills strarting to corrode

Fail 26 Jul 2011 33,533 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 33,533 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 29,484 miles

advise front discs & Pads

Pass 18 Aug 2009 20,710 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 19,126 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 16,603 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 TOV is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YH05 TOV, 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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YH05 TOV is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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