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YK05 NNM

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

159,608 mi
Last recorded159,608 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK05 NNM
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 159,608 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively slight play in front and rear UJ loints (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front both swivel hub seals weeping but not excessive

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively when turned by hand (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear seat belts not tested as seats stored away

sill covers fitted perventing full inspction of some components to both sieds

Pass 27 Feb 2025 157,615 miles

General corrosion to under side of vehicle including some components

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake binding by hand

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Feathered on outer edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 155,799 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides on inner wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides on chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general corrosion to underside including to some components

Fail 6 Mar 2024 155,799 miles

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

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front oil leak at swivel housing

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

Oil leak, but not excessive at transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides on chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle including some steering components

Pass 1 Mar 2023 153,714 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides lenses weathered (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front swivel housing leaking

Fail 1 Mar 2023 153,714 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides lenses weathered (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front swivel housing leaking

Pass 24 Feb 2022 151,288 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 148,490 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 148,488 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 147,981 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 147,979 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 139,824 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 139,822 miles

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

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

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced boot floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 130,796 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 121,851 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 121,850 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 111,992 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 111,992 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 102,860 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 93,690 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 84,567 miles

Both sides front axle ends have slight oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2012 74,510 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 65,428 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 54,862 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 54,862 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 44,109 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 32,871 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 32,815 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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 NNM is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 NNM, 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 NNM is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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