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L23 FLY

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

45,111 mi
Last recorded45,111 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL23 FLY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 45,111 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 40,573 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 36,845 miles

24 % imbalance on front brakes nearside front inner pad looks low but cant see for sure .

Pass 25 Aug 2022 33,178 miles

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

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

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 25 Aug 2021 29,591 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 25,717 miles

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

Under floor body dry with surface rust

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 24,701 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 23,497 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 22,228 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 20,283 miles

Nearside Front tyre age cracked

Nearside Rear tyre age cracked

Offside Front tyre age cracked

Offside Rear tyre age cracked

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

Fail 15 Aug 2016 20,281 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front tyre age cracked

Nearside Rear tyre age cracked

Offside Front tyre age cracked

Offside Rear tyre age cracked

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 18,585 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 16,027 miles

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 15,416 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 14,862 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 14,138 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 11,926 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 10,239 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 8,180 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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L23 FLY is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 L23 FLY, 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 L23 FLY registered?

L23 FLY is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is L23 FLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L23 FLY shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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