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AO55 LVV

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,541 mi
Last recorded50,541 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 LVV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 50,541 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 47,306 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 44,195 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 44,192 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2023 42,040 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 41,742 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 33,357 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 33,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bad cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bad cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bad cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bad cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2019 33,329 miles

all 4 tyres badly perished

centre exhaust mount missing but system is still secure

fuel cap seal cracked

Pass 15 May 2018 32,988 miles

all four tyres perished and cracking

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 17 May 2017 32,734 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to cat (7.1.2)

Pass 31 May 2016 32,214 miles

all tyres perished and cracking

Pass 1 Jun 2015 31,195 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 29,445 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 26,653 miles

REAR SILENCER CORRODED

Fail 24 May 2013 26,653 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

REAR SILENCER CORRODED

Pass 15 May 2012 24,580 miles

advised rear silencer shows slight corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2011 21,549 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 16,899 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 13,312 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 8,893 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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AO55 LVV is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AO55 LVV, 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 AO55 LVV registered?

AO55 LVV is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is AO55 LVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO55 LVV shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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