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LV55 RZU

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,921 mi
Last recorded93,921 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 93,921 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 90,073 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 85,322 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 85,300 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust system insecure x3 broken hangers (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 80,848 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 24 Jun 2022 75,411 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 69,283 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slight play in top and bottom bearngs (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 63,245 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 60,670 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 60,667 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 60,333 miles

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))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 60,314 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 59,532 miles

Offside Front king pin slight play

Pass 6 Jun 2017 58,007 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front axle sphere leaking oil

Pass 21 Jun 2016 56,818 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 55,831 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 53,962 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 51,108 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 47,612 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 44,519 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 40,320 miles

slight scratching to windscreen

Pass 15 Jul 2009 30,797 miles

front wiper blades slight smeary / worn

Pass 27 Jun 2008 26,405 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 26,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear tyre cuts to tread area

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 RZU is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RZU, 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 RZU registered?

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

Is LV55 RZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV55 RZU shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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