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YK05 NME

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,368 mi
Last recorded66,368 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK05 NME
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 66,368 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 15 Jan 2025 63,691 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 62,278 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 61,780 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 61,175 miles

corrosion on n/s & o/s floors to sills & sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Jan 2022 61,175 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (7.1.6 (a))

corrosion on n/s & o/s floors to sills & sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2020 60,704 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.71mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.41mm (5.2.3 (e))

advise security of exhaust

Pass 10 Jul 2019 59,221 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 57,070 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 57,016 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened torn (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 54,465 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 51,870 miles

advise slight blow to rear exhaust rear box

Pass 3 Aug 2015 49,626 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 49,559 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 47,222 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 44,201 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 41,574 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 37,709 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 32,648 miles

advise corrosion to rear exhaust section

Pass 22 Jun 2009 27,048 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 21,011 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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YK05 NME is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NME, 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 NME registered?

YK05 NME is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is YK05 NME safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK05 NME shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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