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YH05 TSU

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

108,164 mi
Last recorded108,164 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH05 TSU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 108,164 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 107,377 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 106,387 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDER SIDE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2024 106,387 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDER SIDE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 99,763 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDERSIDE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 97,879 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ALL FUEL PIPES

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UDERSIDE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 97,877 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ALL FUEL PIPES

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UDERSIDE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 93,512 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 93,512 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 93,489 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear 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 Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 91,284 miles

both rear cross axle brake pipes corroded

both rear inner sills corroding (just passed mot)

Fail 2 Oct 2020 91,284 miles

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

both rear cross axle brake pipes corroded

both rear inner sills corroding (just passed mot)

Pass 10 Oct 2019 88,033 miles

Both rear inner sills weak (corroded)

rear axle brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2019 88,033 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both rear inner sills weak (corroded)

rear axle brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2018 83,721 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear registration lights taped to stop white light to rear

Pass 14 Sep 2017 80,309 miles

exhaust back box delaminating

Fail 16 Aug 2017 80,082 miles

Emissions not tested co .74 hc 35 lamdba1.015 tick over co.63 (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box delaminating (7.1.2)

eml on

Pass 24 Aug 2016 76,142 miles

emmisions on maximum limit

front brakes out of balance o/s/f low

Pass 4 Aug 2015 71,487 miles

eml on

n/s/r tyre low

o/s/f tyre low tread

o/s/r brake binding

Fail 3 Aug 2015 71,485 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

eml on

n/s/r tyre low

o/s/f tyre low tread

o/s/r brake binding

rear cross axle brake pipe corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2014 65,824 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 59,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play n/s/f swivel joint

Pass 26 Jul 2012 53,510 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 46,834 miles

slight lift in n/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 22 Jul 2010 39,937 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 39,934 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

o/s/f brake disc scored

Pass 15 May 2009 33,416 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 27,011 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 TSU is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 TSU, 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 TSU is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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