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LG55 KTF

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

95,091 mi
Last recorded95,091 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG55 KTF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 95,091 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))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 95,007 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 93,780 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2024 93,780 miles

Nearside Front Inner Oil leaking excessively from transmission axle swivel seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail behind top spring and shock absorber mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Oil leaking excessively from transmission axle swivel seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 87,863 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 86,773 miles

Central Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded both ()

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills/cannot access outer covers fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 14 Apr 2023 86,756 miles

Offside Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside brake binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Central Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded both ()

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills/cannot access outer covers fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Mar 2022 82,461 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 79,014 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded both/suggest replace ()

sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Mar 2021 78,833 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded VERY CORRODED/SUGGEST REPLACE ()

sill covers fitted/cannot fully access

Pass 23 Mar 2020 75,510 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded both ()

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills/covers fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Apr 2019 72,792 miles

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded both ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills/cannot fully access/covers fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 70,255 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 67,527 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 64,280 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 64,276 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 62,071 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 57,517 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 50,887 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 46,032 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 46,032 miles

registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 40,789 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 34,991 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 27,789 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 21,848 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2008 21,321 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 21,321 miles

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

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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LG55 KTF is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 LG55 KTF, 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 LG55 KTF registered?

LG55 KTF is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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