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YK05 NLL

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

121,607 mi
Last recorded121,607 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK05 NLL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2024 121,607 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2023 124,593 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body panel insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake performance unable to be tested Brake caliber leaking (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired leaking (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired leaking (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 105,419 miles

Braket rubbing on prop shaft

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 5 Oct 2022 105,411 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension rod damaged and seriously weakened Panhard bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Body insecure Body mount (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Body insecure Body mount (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn All rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached Axle bracket (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front bumper missing

Pass 14 Oct 2021 76,916 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 76,916 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 76,267 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 66,207 miles

4 Wheel drive vac lines corroding

Front Coil springs corroded

Front Hubs Damp

Offside Rear Slight corrosion to brake pipes

Rear Coil springs corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2018 44,351 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 42,544 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 42,544 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 39,316 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake pipes have corrosion

corrosion underneath

covers fitted obstructing view

front number loose but secure

offside front & both rear tyres slightly cracking/perished

offside front wiper blade worn/split at ends

Fail 6 Mar 2017 39,304 miles

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake pipes have corrosion

corrosion underneath

covers fitted obstructing view

front number loose but secure

offside front & both rear tyres slightly cracking/perished

offside front wiper blade worn/split at ends

Pass 20 Feb 2016 35,343 miles

both front hub spheres corroded

both rear springs corroded

rear silencer corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2015 29,984 miles

Backbox outer casing coming away

Rear brake pipe slight corrosion

Pass 7 Mar 2014 25,809 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 28 Feb 2014 25,748 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

osf king pin seals leaking grease

Pass 18 Feb 2013 21,410 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Feb 2012 17,703 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 15,009 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer casing slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Feb 2010 12,679 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 10,153 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2008 6,738 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 6,738 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 NLL is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 NLL, 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 NLL is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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