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YP05 CWJ

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

106,726 mi
Last recorded106,726 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 106,726 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2025 106,709 miles

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))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 104,833 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 102,162 miles

Nearside Rear inner sill slightly corroded

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded both ()

rear boot floor corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2023 102,162 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear inner sill slightly corroded

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded both ()

rear boot floor corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2022 90,536 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 21 Jan 2022 89,139 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front axle swivel joint dust cover deteriorated

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 87,152 miles

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

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

slight surface corrosion to various places

Pass 11 Jan 2020 85,260 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 82,248 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 79,772 miles

Offside front brake binding slightly

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 25 Jan 2017 74,996 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 72,260 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 65,315 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 58,758 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 51,628 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 43,972 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 34,844 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 27,164 miles

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

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

cracks in nsf tyre

cracks in nsr tyre

cracks in osf tyre

cracks in osr tyre

Fail 20 Apr 2010 27,163 miles

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

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

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

cracks in nsf tyre

cracks in nsr tyre

cracks in osf tyre

cracks in osr tyre

Pass 13 May 2009 21,317 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 21,317 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 19,940 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 CWJ 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 YP05 CWJ, 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 CWJ registered?

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

Is YP05 CWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP05 CWJ 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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