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YK05 NNB

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

116,458 mi
Last recorded116,458 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 116,458 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated both front to rear (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 116,458 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated both front to rear (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 105,161 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Inner sill not affecting overall strength

general overall condition rusty

Pass 4 Jul 2023 97,079 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to back ()

Fail 4 Jul 2023 97,076 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to back ()

Pass 20 Jul 2022 90,162 miles

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2022 89,234 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill and inner wheel arch by outrigger mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 77,245 miles

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel joint housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel joint housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 76,815 miles

Central Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded along chassis near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by rear outrigger mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by rear outrigger mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel joint housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel joint housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 64,717 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 64,704 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front swivel hub seal has an excessive leak

Pass 6 Jun 2019 54,424 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 44,201 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 30,314 miles

Exhaust centre section deteriorated

Exhaust front section deteriorated

Pass 22 Aug 2016 26,901 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded.

Pass 9 Sep 2015 22,590 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded.

Fail 9 Sep 2015 22,589 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust rear silencer corroded.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 19,104 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 15,880 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

corrosion on both front swivel hubs

exhaust back box deteriated

Pass 18 Feb 2013 15,880 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

corrosion on both front swivel hubs

exhaust back box deteriated

Pass 20 Feb 2012 15,751 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exahust back box getting corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2011 15,603 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 15,486 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 15,354 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 14,879 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 NNB is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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

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