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LG55 URB

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Beige Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

86,254 mi
Last recorded86,254 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG55 URB
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 86,254 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel damaged

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 82,880 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 82,839 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 76,708 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 76,708 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 16 Jun 2017 74,556 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 74,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 74,236 miles

Nearside Front TYRE STARTING TO PERISH.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 74,236 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front TYRE STARTING TO PERISH.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 70,874 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 67,580 miles

front discs slight pitting

rear ex box deteriorated

Fail 4 Mar 2015 67,575 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front discs slight pitting

rear ex box deteriorated

Pass 3 Mar 2014 61,406 miles

rear silencer outer skin carroded

Fail 3 Mar 2014 61,398 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear silencer outer skin carroded

Pass 19 Mar 2013 55,863 miles

Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 2 Mar 2012 50,329 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s windscreen chip at bottom

rear ex box deteriorated

Fail 29 Feb 2012 50,325 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s windscreen chip at bottom

oil from o/s/f hub joint

rear ex box deteriorated

Pass 9 Mar 2011 43,764 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 34,888 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 34,887 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 27,342 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 27,341 miles

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

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 URB is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Beige with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 URB, 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 URB is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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