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LT05 ODC

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

100,135 mi
Last recorded100,135 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 ODC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 100,135 miles

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

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 27 Jan 2025 95,917 miles

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

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 24 Jan 2024 91,429 miles

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

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 26 Jan 2023 85,029 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 79,491 miles

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

oil leak

rear exhaust box is deteriorated

Fail 28 Jan 2022 79,491 miles

rear exhaust box is deteriorated

oil leak

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2021 72,651 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 66,248 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 60,394 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 60,394 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 53,986 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 46,592 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 36,277 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 25,587 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 15,935 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 10,242 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 6,255 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 5,106 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 4,025 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 2,891 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 2,130 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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LT05 ODC is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 LT05 ODC, 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 LT05 ODC registered?

LT05 ODC is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is LT05 ODC safe to buy?

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