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LV05 AAN

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

114,197 mi
Last recorded114,197 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 AAN
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 114,197 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 111,148 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 108,187 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 105,524 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 103,837 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 103,837 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 102,265 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2020 102,265 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 95,932 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 92,906 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 87,827 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 83,026 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 81,240 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 77,645 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2015 77,645 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2014 71,216 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 71,216 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 66,161 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 63,154 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 60,343 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2011 60,338 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 54,435 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 46,800 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 29,265 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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LV05 AAN is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 LV05 AAN, 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 LV05 AAN registered?

LV05 AAN is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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