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YK05 KKL

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,335 mi
Last recorded73,335 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK05 KKL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 73,335 miles

NEAR/OFF SIDE UNDER BODY SILL UNITS VERY RUSTY /CORRODED

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play only just in limits @ time of inspection (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security FRONT TO REAR (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front /rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

axle swivel pin/bushes slight play /worn near /side top /lower

off/side front swivel hub leaking grease

plastic covers on both outer sill units unable to inspect condition of outer sills

unable to inspect rear seat belts vehicle being used as a van

underside of vehicle very rusty/ some corrosion /coverd in thick dry mud front/rear/both sides

Pass 18 Oct 2024 70,684 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front/rear/sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front/rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

off/side swivel hub leaking

underside /structure very rusty /some corrosion + body areas on underside

Pass 20 Oct 2023 68,416 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor to sill on under side (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor to sill on under side (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

off/side swivel hub leaking

Pass 13 Oct 2022 64,602 miles

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

front swivel hubs leaking grease

underside of vehicle coverd in thick dry mud unable to fully inspect some underside areas/items

Pass 21 Oct 2021 62,889 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both front swivel hubs worn

underside of vehicle coverd in thick dry mud unable to fully inspect vehicle structure

Fail 15 Oct 2021 62,882 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both front swivel hubs worn

underside of vehicle coverd in thick dry mud unable to fully inspect vehicle structure

Pass 21 Oct 2020 60,578 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

front near/off side swivel hubs worn

Pass 18 Oct 2019 57,683 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel when on lock (2.3 (a) (i))

wear in near/side suspension/steering hub

Pass 24 Sep 2018 50,069 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 50,058 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2017 44,488 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 44,471 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 44,467 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 43,607 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2016 43,581 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 May 2016 41,549 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear 1 x exhaust hanger snapped. also rear exhaust silencer detiorated but not blowing

Fail 3 May 2016 41,549 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear main (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2x rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear 1 x exhaust hanger snapped. also rear exhaust silencer detiorated but not blowing

Pass 1 May 2015 36,732 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 31,603 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 30,192 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 30,192 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 28,994 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 3 Apr 2012 26,490 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 26,490 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 23,507 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 20,659 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 16,394 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 16,394 miles

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

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

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Apr 2009 16,389 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 16,453 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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YK05 KKL is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YK05 KKL, 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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YK05 KKL is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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