MOT Status
ValidMileage
80,659 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along diff n/s to o/s (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6mil (5.2.3 (e))
slight oil leak from o/s/f swivel joint
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre CENTRE EXHAUST BRACKET SNAPED OFF EXHAUST STILL SECURE
Front BOTH FRONT DISCS (INNER SURFACE) CORRODED
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2MM (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear TYRE HAS NAIL IN TREAD
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front hub seals wet,rear silencer rusty,
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
both front swivel joints leaking excessively
Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
Based on 677,512 MOT tests across 43,507 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DE05 LKV 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 81%.
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 DE05 LKV, 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 DE05 LKV registered?
DE05 LKV is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 March 2005.
Is DE05 LKV safe to buy?
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