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YP05 ONT

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

144,535 mi
Last recorded144,535 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 144,535 miles

Rear body mounts corroded

corrosion in places

Fail 23 Jan 2026 144,529 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect x2 (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear body mounts corroded

corrosion in places

Pass 28 Jan 2025 134,350 miles

Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected Back plates corroded (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Underbody corrosion in areas

Fail 27 Jan 2025 134,340 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides os/ns (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected Back plates corroded (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Underbody corrosion in areas

Pass 18 Jan 2024 122,783 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion in places

Pass 13 Jan 2023 110,040 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected backing plates corroded (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion in places

Fail 13 Jan 2023 110,040 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected backing plates corroded (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion in places

Pass 17 Jan 2022 95,856 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 84,128 miles

corrosion in places and muddy in places

Fail 11 Jan 2021 84,117 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sills both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear body mounts corroded

corrosion in places and muddy in places

Pass 8 Jan 2020 69,335 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 53,022 miles

Offside Front brake component has slight bind

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

boot floor perforated but not a structural member

inner sills corroded front to back

rear of chassis and body mounts corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2019 53,013 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake component has slight bind

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

boot floor perforated but not a structural member

inner sills corroded front to back

rear of chassis and body mounts corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2018 44,128 miles

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

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Jan 2017 42,516 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 40,948 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 36,844 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 31,120 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 27,265 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 24,258 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 24,222 miles

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

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight 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)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear silencer box rottern around edges

Pass 23 May 2011 20,905 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 17,781 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 17,686 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 May 2009 15,130 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 11,505 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 ONT is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ONT, 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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YP05 ONT is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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