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LA05 DTN

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

83,179 mi
Last recorded83,179 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA05 DTN
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 83,179 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens Deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective Below tread depth requirements - unusable ()

Fail 17 Jun 2025 83,177 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Indicates a fault (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens Deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective Below tread depth requirements - unusable ()

Pass 20 Jun 2024 76,992 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + outer edge wearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + cracked / perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + cracked / perished (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 70,418 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2022 65,408 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel lines corroded slightly

Pass 22 Jun 2021 58,815 miles

NSF tyre worn outer edge

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Pin (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear silencer outer skin peeling

Slight leak from both front hub seals

Pass 19 Jun 2020 54,388 miles

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

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

Offside Front hub joint wet

front propshaft wet

Fail 17 Jun 2020 54,387 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front hub joint wet

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

front propshaft wet

Pass 13 May 2019 45,594 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 43,777 miles

All tyres slightly perished

Offside front hub seal weeping

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Rear shock absorber bushes deteriorating

Slight play in offside front lower hub joint

Pass 5 Jul 2017 41,173 miles

All tyres starting to perish

Front brake discs lipped

Rear exhaust silencer in slight poor condition

Pass 1 Jul 2016 38,656 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 33,749 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 28,360 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 25,586 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 25,586 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 22,393 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 20,347 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 15,416 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 12,662 miles

vehicle wet

Pass 2 Jul 2008 9,566 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 9,566 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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LA05 DTN is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LA05 DTN, 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 LA05 DTN registered?

LA05 DTN is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 July 2005.

Is LA05 DTN safe to buy?

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