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LB55 LUY

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

182,186 mi
Last recorded182,186 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 LUY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 182,186 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 178,122 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Around head lamp area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Main swivel joint / hub worn

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Around head lamp area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Slight noise from rear axle / bearings

general corrosion underside covered in underseal.

Pass 2 Apr 2024 175,529 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under brake servo (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger/body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm mount, on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear upper spring seats (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Vehicle underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 169,917 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material below brake servo (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 169,917 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak emissions test aborted (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material just below brake servo (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 169,917 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak emissions test aborted (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material just below brake servo (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic coverter (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 158,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 144,080 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 134,999 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2020 134,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 May 2019 117,469 miles

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

Nearside Front Chip in windscreen swept area

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 8 Jun 2018 102,587 miles

Nearside Front Tractor Joint Slight Play

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 95,935 miles

Rear seats folded down

Fail 13 Oct 2017 95,935 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear seats folded down

Pass 7 Sep 2016 84,433 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2016 84,433 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 75,759 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 66,531 miles

Nearside front tyre worn to 3MM and has some small cuts in tread (205/70R15)

Nearside rear tyre worn right to the legal limit of 1.6MM and will be illegal soon, tyre has some small cuts and lots of perishing in tread

Offside rear tyre worn to 2MM, could be illegal soon and has cuts and perishing in tread

Rear silencer deteriorating

Surface corrosion on brake servo

Pass 5 Dec 2013 56,595 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 56,595 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 53,579 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 53,579 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 47,676 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 40,664 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 33,334 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 25,522 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 LUY is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 LB55 LUY, 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 LB55 LUY registered?

LB55 LUY is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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