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LG53 STY

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

75,522 mi
Last recorded75,522 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 STY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 75,522 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear backing plate rotten

full underbody surface corrosion

Fail 20 Apr 2026 75,518 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear backing plate rotten

full underbody surface corrosion

Pass 14 Apr 2025 74,315 miles

Nearside Rear back plate corroded

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

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

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2025 74,314 miles

Nearside Front Brake locking device missing flexible hose insecure (1.1.21 (f))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear back plate corroded

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 71,630 miles

underseal all over underbody and on front suspension component and on rear suspension component and on breaks pipes

Pass 12 Apr 2023 67,223 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2023 66,895 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2022 62,368 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both radius arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 May 2022 62,368 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))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both radius arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2021 58,308 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both radius arms, all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion on chassis outriggers

Slight corrosion to sills

Fail 12 May 2021 58,308 miles

Emissions not tested Major exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both radius arms, all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion on chassis outriggers

Slight corrosion to sills

Pass 12 Mar 2020 55,798 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front swivel joint seal slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 47,896 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 45,969 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 45,969 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 45,967 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 45,218 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 45,218 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 44,258 miles

Front brake discs pitted/corroded

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake hose/pipe corroding

Nearside front swivel housing slightly leaking

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 13 Nov 2015 44,258 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front brake discs pitted/corroded

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake hose/pipe corroding

Nearside front swivel housing slightly leaking

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 41,930 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 39,415 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 37,306 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Nov 2012 37,306 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Jun 2011 33,559 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 31,857 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 29,588 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 26,082 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 26,082 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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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LG53 STY is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 LG53 STY, 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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LG53 STY is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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