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YL05 PUV

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

60,146 mi
Last recorded60,146 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL05 PUV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 60,146 miles

Front grease pipes to steering knuckles rotten

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 31 Mar 2026 59,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front grease pipes to steering knuckles rotten

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 10 Apr 2025 42,706 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 42,505 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 41,707 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 40,942 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 38,981 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 38,968 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2019 35,388 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 35,386 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2018 32,079 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 28,167 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 27,585 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 26,759 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 25,437 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 23,246 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 20,742 miles

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

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

exhaust mountings corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2011 18,305 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 18,299 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 15,733 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 15,727 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 11,853 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 PUV is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 PUV, 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 PUV registered?

YL05 PUV is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 August 2005.

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The MOT history for YL05 PUV shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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