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LB05 BVE

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

50,518 mi
Last recorded50,518 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 BVE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 50,518 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 49,683 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 49,647 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 48,923 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 48,923 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 48,210 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 47,081 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 45,863 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear silencer outer layer broken off

Pass 2 Jun 2020 44,334 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 42,236 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 39,275 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 36,664 miles

Nearside Rear Lower shock absorber bush perishing

Nearside Rear tyre cracking/perishing on it's sidewalls

Offside Rear Lower shock absorber bush perishing

Offside Rear tyre cracking/perishing on it's sidewalls

Pass 15 Jun 2016 34,267 miles

windscreen has a small crack offside lower corner. outside the swept area

Pass 12 Jun 2015 31,833 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

advise rear exhaust box corroded upper heat sheild coming away resignating

Pass 9 Jun 2014 29,422 miles

windscreen has damage to the offside just out side zone A

Pass 17 Jun 2013 26,913 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 24,194 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2011 21,262 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 21,262 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 18,386 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 14,916 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 11,226 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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LB05 BVE 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 86.4%.

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 LB05 BVE, 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 LB05 BVE registered?

LB05 BVE is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 15 June 2005.

Is LB05 BVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB05 BVE shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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