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LV55 RZP

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

66,308 mi
Last recorded66,308 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 66,308 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 66,308 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure through tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 May 2024 60,634 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 60,532 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded all front pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2023 57,368 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 57,364 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Failed fast track test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 54,414 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 53,563 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear exhaust system corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2019 52,010 miles

ALL 4 SHOCK ABSORBERS LOWER BUSHES WORN

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 52,010 miles

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

ALL 4 SHOCK ABSORBERS LOWER BUSHES WORN

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 49,970 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 49,970 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 45,983 miles

Offside Front Inner diff. oil seal shroud rotted away

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis/sills corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear exhaust system corrosion

Rear shocker bushes,perishing/cracking

coil spring corroded all four springs corroded,fronts heavily (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 42,850 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 17 Sep 2016 42,850 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 38,839 miles

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

Offside Front 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 29 Sep 2014 34,583 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 30,515 miles

exhaust deteriorated.

slight bind from nsf brake.

Pass 18 Sep 2012 26,560 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 22,809 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2010 19,009 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 19,009 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2009 15,073 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 15,073 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 10,221 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 RZP 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 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RZP, 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 RZP registered?

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

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