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LV55 RZR

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

133,263 mi
Last recorded133,263 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 133,263 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush All 4 Shock Absorbers (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 133,261 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Carbon Monoxide (CO) Level Too High (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush All 4 Shock Absorbers (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 13 Nov 2025 133,253 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2025 133,253 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 129,486 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 124,557 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 124,557 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2022 120,693 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 120,693 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 115,911 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 111,713 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 109,357 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 109,357 miles

Rear Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2018 103,845 miles

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

Rear Exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 10 Oct 2017 95,915 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 89,364 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 81,958 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 75,563 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 75,563 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 69,466 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 69,466 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 64,617 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 61,590 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 58,178 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 52,666 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 46,962 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 RZR is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 RZR, 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 RZR registered?

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

Is LV55 RZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV55 RZR shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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