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LD55 UJZ

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Beige Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

110,671 mi
Last recorded110,671 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 UJZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 110,671 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 101,227 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear wiper blade rubber split

Fail 10 Mar 2025 101,168 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle Rear axle out of balance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Warning lamp on !!!! (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear wiper blade rubber split

Pass 14 Mar 2024 90,201 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/70/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2024 90,192 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/70/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/70/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2024 90,187 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle Rear axle out of balance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side No effort recorded (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Very low effort (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side nearside rear very low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to rear wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Slight fraying to belt webbing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 81,057 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2023 81,057 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exsesive exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 72,219 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 72,219 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 63,537 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 59,337 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 59,264 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

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

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2019 59,264 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure exhaust mountings corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre side wall 205/70/r15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

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

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2018 59,057 miles

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

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

Offside Rear abs wire insecure

Offside hand brake cable insecure

rear silencer corroding

Pass 11 Sep 2017 58,823 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2017 58,821 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake performance not tested due to front pads metal to metal (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 53,846 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 48,562 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 43,160 miles

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

o/s h/lamp cracked, 2x alt belts cracking

Pass 25 Nov 2013 43,160 miles

o/s h/lamp cracked, 2x alt belts cracking

Pass 15 Nov 2012 36,422 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 29,393 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 24,239 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 19,491 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 15,459 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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LD55 UJZ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Beige with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LD55 UJZ, 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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LD55 UJZ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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