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YR05 KUS

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

132,181 mi
Last recorded132,181 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 KUS
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2022 132,181 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under headlamp (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Coil spring corroded both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

heavy corrosion on fuel pipes

o/s swivel leaking

Pass 28 Oct 2021 131,029 miles

nearside and offside inner sill closing panels corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 1 Dec 2020 130,330 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 130,326 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 126,852 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 4 Dec 2019 126,852 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 4 Dec 2018 119,964 miles

front swivel joint gaskets corrded and slight leaking

Fail 3 Dec 2018 119,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front swivel joint gaskets corrded and slight leaking

Pass 23 Nov 2017 111,242 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 104,427 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 96,768 miles

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

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

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

front section of exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2014 88,365 miles

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

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

catalyst section of exhaust heavilly corroded

rear silencer heavilly corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2013 79,731 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 72,269 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 72,083 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 64,013 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 55,119 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 46,393 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 32,294 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 KUS is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KUS, 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 KUS registered?

YR05 KUS is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 14 March 2005.

Is YR05 KUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR05 KUS shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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