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YR05 KVB

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

86,837 mi
Last recorded86,837 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 KVB
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 86,837 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2024 84,439 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 82,234 miles

both front panels under headlamps holed and corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2023 80,420 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 78,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 77,346 miles

exhaust back box slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Jan 2020 74,775 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 70,371 miles

Rear exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2018 67,680 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 66,496 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 65,545 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 64,848 miles

both front hub seals leaking slightly

exhaust corroded

offside front, offside rear and nearside front tyres cracking

Pass 4 Sep 2013 64,303 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 64,303 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 63,919 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 62,949 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 62,949 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 46,996 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 37,724 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 25,469 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 24,026 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 KVB is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 YR05 KVB, 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 YR05 KVB registered?

YR05 KVB is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 16 March 2005.

Is YR05 KVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR05 KVB shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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