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YL05 MRO

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

48,676 mi
Last recorded48,676 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL05 MRO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 48,676 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 22 Mar 2025 47,677 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across front axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Feb 2025 47,654 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front body mounting slightly corroded

Rear crossmember slightly corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2024 46,898 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion hole to offside inner sill at rear

Pass 23 Feb 2023 45,452 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion hole to offside inner sill at rear

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 9 Feb 2022 43,800 miles

Front brake pipes corroded

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 22 Feb 2021 42,552 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective temporary repair carried out (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 42,207 miles

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

exhaust noise

Pass 22 Jan 2019 41,514 miles

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 22 Feb 2018 40,290 miles

front brake discs corroded

general surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

rear exhaust heatshield corroded and insecure

Pass 5 Jan 2017 39,976 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust system insecure

Pass 24 Nov 2015 39,293 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 37,375 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 37,361 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

offside & nearside swivel joints leakig grease

Pass 8 Mar 2014 28,174 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 26,754 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f mirror missing

rear silencer corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2013 26,753 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake fluid low

front brake discs badly corroded

front brake pads low

n/s/f mirror missing

rear silencer corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2011 23,597 miles

front brake discs/surface rust

Pass 30 Nov 2010 20,542 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 18,395 miles

offside front wiper blade starting to split

Pass 1 Apr 2009 13,658 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 11,250 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 11,250 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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YL05 MRO is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 YL05 MRO, 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 YL05 MRO registered?

YL05 MRO is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 July 2005.

Is YL05 MRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL05 MRO shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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