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YR05 CXN

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

78,806 mi
Last recorded78,806 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 CXN
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 78,806 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 78,806 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 71,408 miles

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 light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All Wheels ()

Fail 27 Apr 2023 71,406 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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 light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All Wheels ()

Pass 22 Apr 2022 67,182 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2022 67,182 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2021 61,687 miles

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four ()

covers fitted concealing outer body sills

Pass 16 Jan 2020 56,855 miles

N/S/F chassis leg corroded

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 13 Jan 2020 56,809 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

N/S/F chassis leg corroded

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 18 Jan 2019 49,353 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 49,346 miles

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 45,717 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer edge perished

Offside Front Outer Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn drive coupler slight play and starting to weep oil (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 41,821 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded off side front and os rear metal brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

rear axle tie bars rear bushes deteriorated

sill covers fitted

under side of vehicle and suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2016 38,338 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

underbody starting to rust

Pass 24 Mar 2015 34,007 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 26,265 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 26,256 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 24,355 miles

n/s front brake slightly binding

Pass 28 Mar 2012 21,440 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 19,943 miles

slight wear on both front seat belts

Pass 12 Mar 2010 14,945 miles

corrosion started on rear silencer and on brake hose ferroules

slight damage to bonnet

Fail 5 Mar 2010 14,802 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

corrosion started on rear silencer

light corrosion on brake hose ferroules

slight damage to bonnet

windscreen sun visor encroaching on swept area [borderline to fail]

Pass 9 Apr 2009 10,840 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 8,325 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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YR05 CXN is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 YR05 CXN, 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 YR05 CXN registered?

YR05 CXN is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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