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YK05 RZY

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

147,722 mi
Last recorded147,722 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 147,722 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 141,415 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

all brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 11 Nov 2024 141,415 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

all brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 27 Nov 2023 131,363 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 123,289 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated & slight play (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 113,894 miles

Chip in windscreen

Fail 26 Aug 2021 113,885 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to leaking diff (1.2.1 (g))

Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached Both (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Chip in windscreen

Pass 27 Aug 2020 103,258 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 95,388 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 85,534 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 73,543 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 69,070 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

all brake pipes covered in protective grease

exhaust system all corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2015 63,224 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 55,912 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 47,229 miles

Advise. exhaust system and mounts are corroded.

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 40,322 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 32,825 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 26,329 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 18,216 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 18,214 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 9,758 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 RZY is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Green 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 RZY, 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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What year was YK05 RZY registered?

YK05 RZY is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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