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LC54 AZW

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

101,933 mi
Last recorded101,933 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC54 AZW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 101,933 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 100,363 miles

Both front headlights slightly cloudy.

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 98,099 miles

Headlight aim poor

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2023 98,099 miles

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

Headlight aim poor

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 94,082 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 91,440 miles

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 3 Oct 2020 88,957 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion on all underneath of vehicle

Fail 28 Sep 2020 88,936 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion on all underneath of vehicle

Pass 2 Apr 2019 84,506 miles

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 4 Apr 2018 82,583 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 19 Apr 2017 80,189 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 19 Apr 2017 80,189 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 2 Mar 2016 73,313 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 65,179 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 56,080 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 48,751 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 43,593 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 43,593 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 38,914 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 34,316 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 11 Feb 2009 28,423 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 28,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 23,653 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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LC54 AZW is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LC54 AZW, 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 LC54 AZW registered?

LC54 AZW is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 12 February 2005.

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The MOT history for LC54 AZW shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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