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AO55 LVW

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,276 mi
Last recorded69,276 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 LVW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 69,276 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded centre ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

multiple areas of corrosion ( front to rear )

Fail 22 Oct 2025 69,271 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded centre ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

multiple areas of corrosion ( front to rear )

Pass 24 Oct 2024 67,636 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front to rear fuel pipes excessively corroded

both headlight lens poor

rear suspension/ chassis/ axle, fuel tank rusty/corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2024 67,632 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose bolts loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

both front to rear fuel pipes excessively corroded

both headlight lens poor

rear suspension/ chassis/ axle, fuel tank rusty/corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2023 65,914 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired Corroded (1.1.3 (e))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 64,383 miles

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded pipes badly corroded ()

Fail 31 Oct 2022 64,382 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle X2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged perished (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 6 Oct 2021 62,661 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General Underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2021 62,660 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General Underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 61,895 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroded

fuel lines corroded

n/s/f wheel bearing play

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes corroded

slight oil leak

vacuum pipes corroded

windscreen damaged

Pass 3 Sep 2019 60,113 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

fuel lines corroded.

some play in ns kingpin.

Fail 2 Sep 2019 60,112 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

fuel lines corroded.

some play in ns kingpin.

Pass 5 Sep 2018 57,329 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle Noisey

Pass 19 Jul 2017 54,534 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Nearside front, offside front and offside rear tyres perished

Service brake efficiency 52%

Spare wheel rim badly damaged and tyre Heavily cracked. (Advise not to use on vehicle)

Unable to check rear seats, belts or latches

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 54,533 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Exhaust deteriorated

Nearside front, offside front and offside rear tyres perished

Service brake efficiency 52%

Spare tyre Heavily cracked

Unable to check rear seats, belts or latches

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 50,195 miles

rear silencer corroded

unable to test rear seat security

unable to test rear set belts

Fail 19 Jul 2016 50,195 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished (4.1.D.1a)

rear silencer corroded

unable to test rear seat security

unable to test rear set belts

Pass 22 Jul 2015 46,815 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 40,993 miles

UNABLE TO CHECK REAR SEAT BELTS PLASTIC TRAY FITTED TO REAR

Fail 21 Jul 2014 40,980 miles

Nearside Outer Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

UNABLE TO CHECK REAR SEAT BELTS PLASTIC TRAY FITTED TO REAR

Pass 17 Jul 2013 35,389 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 28,289 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 28,288 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 27,294 miles

advise engine light on dash

Pass 2 Jul 2010 26,360 miles

brake servo damp

engine light on

rear seat belts not checked due to seats in the stowed position

Pass 7 Jul 2009 25,228 miles

note engine managment light on

rear seats removed and dog cage fitted unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 12 Sep 2008 17,679 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 LVW is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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