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LG55 URA

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

88,105 mi
Last recorded88,105 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG55 URA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 88,105 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis and boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2026 100,190 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Cap fitted to vehicle at time of test a temporary type dosent lock seal in place . (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 86,645 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 84,676 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring cup assembly on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 84,599 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mounting point to chassis outer rigger , area in floor badly corroded holed fractured (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mounting point to chassis outer rigger, area in floor badly corroded holed fracture (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mounting point to chassis , area around outer sill in front of rear wheel badly corroded hold fractured (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mounting point to chassis in rear wheel arch to rear of vehicle badly holed corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired shock absorber mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring seat assembly to chassis badly holed . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mounting point to chassis area to rear of vehicle in wheel arch corroded hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired shock absorber mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements obscured by toe bar ball. (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring cup mounting assembly (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 80,810 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front steering damper bushes deteriorated

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front brake disc dust cover missing

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front brake disc dust cover corroded holed

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 75,334 miles

Front both front body mounting points corroded holed, body secure at time of test

Front bumper broken slightly loose not likely to cause injury or fall from vehicle at time of test

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer pipe pin holed (6.1.2 (a))

Rear both body mounting points corroded not excessive , body secure at time of test

Pass 22 Dec 2020 73,257 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

full sill covers fitted

nearside front hub seal weeping

rear chassis corroded and heavily undersealed in places

rear inner sills undersealed

Pass 17 Dec 2019 71,651 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

full sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2019 68,469 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 65,501 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing on front pipe & rear all rusty (7.1.2)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle tie bar rusty (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 62,377 miles

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

Nearside Front Slight play in swivel hub

Fail 5 Jan 2017 62,377 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Slight play in swivel hub

Pass 12 Jan 2016 58,877 miles

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

Front windscreen starting to delamanate

Offside Front Brake back plate slightly corroded

Slight judder from clutch

Fail 7 Jan 2016 58,876 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal Front hub seal leaking (2.3.3b)

All suspension pipes slightly corroded

Alternater belt slightly perished

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

Front windscreen starting to delamanate

Offside Front Brake back plate slightly corroded

Slight judder from clutch

Pass 7 Jan 2015 55,571 miles

n/s wiper poor

Pass 6 Jan 2014 51,765 miles

both rear tyres perishing in tread

Pass 7 Jan 2013 48,053 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 48,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 44,254 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 39,845 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 34,569 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 34,569 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 29,595 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 19,992 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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LG55 URA is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 LG55 URA, 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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LG55 URA is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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