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YK05 KLO

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

98,517 mi
Last recorded98,517 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 98,517 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 96,367 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 4 Jan 2024 93,139 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2023 93,135 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Horn button not working

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 89,537 miles

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Slightly leaking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 86,081 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 82,479 miles

Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 76,810 miles

Corrosion on all prescribed areas,chassis,suspension and brake components

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 76,448 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn As marked...(torsion arm bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Corrosion on all prescribed areas,chassis,suspension and brake components

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 53,333 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 49,971 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 45,564 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 45,564 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 44,241 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 41,569 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 39,545 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 37,908 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 36,277 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 30,367 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 29,903 miles

Centre Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 29,903 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 26,466 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 23,368 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 23,368 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 19,291 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 15,404 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 KLO is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 YK05 KLO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK05 KLO registered?

YK05 KLO is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 14 March 2005.

Is YK05 KLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK05 KLO shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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