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YH05 ZTF

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

96,176 mi
Last recorded96,176 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH05 ZTF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 96,176 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 7 Oct 2019 96,173 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 5 Oct 2018 89,131 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 5 Oct 2018 89,131 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 79,168 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Oct 2017 79,168 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Oct 2016 70,636 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 70,636 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at fasteners and porous in places (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt on front drag link (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 66,612 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 61,528 miles

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

front exhaust corroded but not blowing

Fail 21 Aug 2014 61,528 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front exhaust corroded but not blowing

Pass 30 Aug 2013 57,879 miles

brake pipes showing slight signs of corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2012 51,906 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 49,069 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 42,465 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 32,034 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 20,047 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 18,800 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 ZTF is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ZTF, 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 ZTF registered?

YH05 ZTF is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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