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LV55 RZL

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

84,517 mi
Last recorded84,517 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 84,517 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2025 83,938 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front swivel joint leaking

Fail 3 Sep 2025 83,938 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front swivel joint leaking

Pass 2 Sep 2024 81,366 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front swivel joint leaking

Pass 27 Jul 2023 79,518 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

engine oil sump corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2023 79,464 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine oil sump corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2022 78,662 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Vehicle undersealed

Fail 18 Jul 2022 78,662 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle undersealed

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 78,594 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

nearside front swivel hub leaking

Fail 28 Mar 2022 78,593 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 75,730 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 74,098 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 67,167 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 63,156 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2018 63,130 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2017 55,495 miles

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

unable too see condition off rear brakes

Pass 8 Feb 2016 46,743 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 43,687 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 39,976 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play o/s front wheel bearing causing hub seal to leak close to brake components. Suggest rectification soonest

Pass 5 Mar 2013 36,474 miles

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

o/s front hub seal starting to weep

Pass 2 Mar 2012 32,494 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 28,039 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 21,661 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 15,796 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 10,346 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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LV55 RZL is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 RZL, 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 LV55 RZL registered?

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

Is LV55 RZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV55 RZL shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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