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L50 CAW

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,969 mi
Last recorded54,969 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL50 CAW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2025 54,969 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 54,718 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing behind headlamps (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 54,718 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing behind headlamps (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 54,262 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing behind headlamps (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 54,255 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheel arch and rearmost body mount area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill, Inner wheel arch and rearmost mody mount area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing behind headlamps (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 53,738 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear body mounting point slightly corroded

Offside Rear body mounting point slightly corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2022 53,738 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements obscured by tow ball (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear body mounting point slightly corroded

Offside Rear body mounting point slightly corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2021 53,262 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 53,262 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 52,314 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 51,851 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 51,851 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2018 51,068 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 46,262 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play king pin assembly (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 29,713 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread cracking slightly

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking slightly

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking slightly

Fail 20 Jul 2016 29,713 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre tread cracking slightly

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking slightly

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking slightly

Pass 26 May 2015 27,442 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 26,375 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 25,145 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 23,800 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 22,076 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 19,984 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front o/s brake disc in poor condition

Pass 20 Jul 2009 16,549 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 12,291 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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L50 CAW is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L50 CAW, 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 L50 CAW registered?

L50 CAW is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 22 July 2005.

Is L50 CAW safe to buy?

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