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DE05 LKV

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

80,659 mi
Last recorded80,659 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 LKV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 80,659 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 78,003 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 76,692 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 75,124 miles

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))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 73,992 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 73,992 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 72,114 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 69,073 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 60,222 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 54,295 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 54,216 miles

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)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 42,945 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 36,980 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 33,437 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 27,175 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2013 27,175 miles

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,

Fail 17 Apr 2012 27,166 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 17,431 miles

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 13,298 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 10,889 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 8,963 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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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.

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