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LB55 BKY

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

128,976 mi
Last recorded128,976 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 BKY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 128,976 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear floor corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2025 122,117 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 122,114 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 113,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 14 Aug 2023 107,126 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 102,743 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors (7.1.1 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 12 Aug 2021 99,323 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 95,903 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors (7.1.1 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 5 Aug 2019 91,274 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 91,274 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 88,058 miles

Clutch extremely worn and slipping.

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

Offside Front freewheeling hub vacuum control pipes heavily corroded.

Offside Front seatbelt mechanism slow to retract

Rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded.

Fail 30 Jul 2018 88,058 miles

Clutch extremely worn and slipping.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front freewheeling hub vacuum control pipes heavily corroded.

Offside Front seatbelt mechanism slow to retract

Rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded.

Pass 7 Aug 2017 84,835 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 82,031 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 79,572 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)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 75,552 miles

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 71,520 miles

Offside front hub seal weeping

Pass 15 Aug 2012 67,374 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 61,847 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 51,464 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 40,789 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 29,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 29,537 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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LB55 BKY is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LB55 BKY, 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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LB55 BKY is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 22 November 2005.

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