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YP05 CVT

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

156,498 mi
Last recorded156,498 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 CVT
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 May 2025 156,498 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Centre to Rear sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded NS & OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Fuel Pipe/s corroded two pipes ()

Rear Coil spring corroded NS & OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 147,974 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 142,381 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 142,373 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2022 135,652 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 129,411 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 123,908 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm centre bush slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 119,040 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 115,160 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

light brake bind on both rears

offside front headlamp top securing bracket broken

Pass 20 Mar 2017 110,633 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

service light on

Pass 31 Mar 2016 107,385 miles

fuel pipes corroded.

Pass 30 Mar 2015 104,017 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S headlamp mount cracked.

Fail 20 Mar 2015 103,931 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S headlamp mount cracked.

Pass 26 Mar 2014 101,511 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 16,240 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 16,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 91,207 miles

Front axle swivel housings corroded.

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 86,407 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 80,289 miles

Front brake pads are getting low.

Pass 30 Mar 2009 66,940 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 66,940 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 59,133 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 CVT is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc 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 YP05 CVT, 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 YP05 CVT registered?

YP05 CVT is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is YP05 CVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP05 CVT 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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