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LV55 XWT

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,353 mi
Last recorded85,353 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 XWT
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 85,353 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2023 85,353 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 77,947 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 70,142 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 67,007 miles

Offside Front swivel damp

Fail 22 Mar 2021 67,007 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front swivel damp

Pass 9 Oct 2019 64,144 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 54,712 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 40,276 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 33,574 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 23,890 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 23,890 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 23,874 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 23,507 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 22,871 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

nearside front and offside front tyres starting to crack

nearside front tyre cuts to tread

nearside rear tyre cuts to tread

Pass 21 Jul 2011 22,871 miles

nearside front and offside front tyres starting to crack

nearside front tyre cuts to tread

nearside rear tyre cuts to tread

Pass 21 Jul 2010 22,228 miles

offside and nearside front tyres starting to crack and cuts to tread

Pass 23 Oct 2009 18,922 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2009 18,920 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 14,352 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 XWT is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XWT, 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 XWT registered?

LV55 XWT is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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