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LM05 DOU

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

99,528 mi
Last recorded99,528 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 DOU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 99,528 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 99,528 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 May 2020 99,360 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 99,360 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 96,066 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 91,113 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 85,422 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Mar 2017 85,422 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 80,241 miles

NSF tyre wearing on outside edge

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 69,414 miles

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

tools in back of car,unable to check rear seat belts

Fail 21 Mar 2015 69,414 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

tools in back of car,unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 26 Mar 2014 54,382 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 40,607 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 14 Mar 2012 30,439 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 30,439 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 25,678 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 22,537 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 18,782 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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LM05 DOU is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LM05 DOU, 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 LM05 DOU registered?

LM05 DOU is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 11 June 2005.

Is LM05 DOU safe to buy?

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