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YP05 CVD

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Beige Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

101,442 mi
Last recorded101,442 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 CVD
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 101,442 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 100,507 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 98,686 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 98,086 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 98,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 96,429 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Hub seal slight leak

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 99,337 miles

Areas of vehicle structure / underside coated in sealant

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 84,048 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 84,048 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 76,287 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 76,283 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 68,861 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2016 68,855 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 56,381 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 52,914 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 46,527 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 34,523 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 22,944 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 22,941 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 10,639 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 7,727 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 4,913 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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YP05 CVD is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Beige with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YP05 CVD, 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 YP05 CVD registered?

YP05 CVD is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 25 April 2005.

Is YP05 CVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP05 CVD shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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