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LR55 KHZ

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

115,070 mi
Last recorded115,070 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 KHZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 115,070 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2025 115,035 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

both inner hubs leaking oil

Pass 23 May 2024 111,092 miles

Nearside Front Inner Fluid leak, but not excessive HUB OIL SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Fluid leak, but not excessive HUB OIL SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged [DETERIORATED] (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 18 May 2023 109,682 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D bushes sight movement and creaking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 109,188 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 104,535 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 104,535 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 100,858 miles

Slight misting of oil from both front swivel joints

Pass 7 May 2019 94,381 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 86,025 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 5 Jun 2017 78,680 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 78,679 miles

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front swivel joints leaking

Pass 23 May 2016 68,797 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 58,445 miles

front swivel joints leaking oil but not contaminating brakes at time of test

Pass 7 May 2014 46,259 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 46,259 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 May 2013 39,128 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 30,129 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 23,719 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 16,647 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 33,120 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 33,120 miles

Nearside Front Axle beam distorted (2.5.A.5b)

Offside Front Axle beam distorted (2.5.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 10,663 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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LR55 KHZ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LR55 KHZ, 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 LR55 KHZ registered?

LR55 KHZ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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