2005 Suzuki Jimny 1.3L Petrol · YT05 TAV
2005 Suzuki Jimny (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 101,766 miles. MOT expired on 08 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI JIMNY
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,766 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YT05 TAV Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/05/2025
- 101,766 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YT05 TAV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Suzuki Jimny (YT05 TAV) between February 2008 and May 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 10 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer blowing and tail pipe missing (7.1.2)”; “Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mounting”; “Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountin”.
YT05 TAV Mileage History
- 19/02/200822,130 mi
- 17/02/200926,543 mi+4,413 mi
- 11/02/201035,503 mi+8,960 mi
- 11/02/201035,503 mi
- 25/02/201129,811 mi-5,692 mi
- 25/02/201129,811 mi
- 01/03/201253,211 mi+23,400 mi
- 28/02/201360,745 mi+7,534 mi
- 07/03/201466,663 mi+5,918 mi
- 07/03/201466,663 mi
- 06/03/201570,157 mi+3,494 mi
- 06/03/201570,157 mi
- 09/05/201670,452 mi+295 mi
- 12/05/201770,455 mi+3 mi
- 09/05/201875,211 mi+4,756 mi
- 11/05/201984,479 mi+9,268 mi
- 25/11/202093,386 mi+8,907 mi
- 02/12/202194,762 mi+1,376 mi
- 19/03/202497,395 mi+2,633 mi
- 10/05/2025101,766 mi+4,371 mi
Average of roughly 4,625 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Suzuki Suzuki Jimny (Gen 3)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Floor Pan and Sill CorrosionSerious
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