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LV05 UMC

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,286 mi
Last recorded73,286 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 UMC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 73,286 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 72,893 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 71,445 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 70,870 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 70,840 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 69,915 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 69,896 miles

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking wheel cylinder (1.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 68,475 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 66,055 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Mar 2018 63,281 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 60,421 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 57,936 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 53,626 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 48,594 miles

Advise o/s/f diff seal leaking

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 44,001 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 40,214 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 34,504 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 29,310 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 23,049 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 16,606 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 26 Mar 2008 16,606 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 UMC is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UMC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LV05 UMC registered?

LV05 UMC is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 8 April 2005.

Is LV05 UMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV05 UMC shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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