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LV55 PWY

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

110,551 mi
Last recorded110,551 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 PWY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 110,551 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 105,864 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 105,864 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2024 99,557 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 92,540 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 86,930 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 79,905 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 17 May 2021 79,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 May 2020 74,337 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 69,521 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

both outer sills plastic covered

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 16 May 2018 64,191 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 59,237 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front vacuum pipes corroding

Nearside Front tractor ball joint pitted slightly

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front tractor ball joint pitted slightly

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear nearside and offside seat bases missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2016 56,966 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 56,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre outer wall worn

Nearside Rear shock absorber bush deteriorated

Offside Rear shock absorber bush deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 52,956 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 48,102 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 43,181 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 30 Sep 2011 38,956 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 34,874 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 30,820 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 26,459 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2008 26,459 miles

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

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

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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LV55 PWY is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 LV55 PWY, 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 LV55 PWY registered?

LV55 PWY is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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