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LV55 XWZ

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

103,535 mi
Last recorded103,535 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 103,535 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

various underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Oct 2024 97,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn very close to limit (just passed 2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2024 97,068 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn very close to limit (just passed 2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 88,752 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 78,343 miles

both front wiper blades starting to split

various underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Nov 2021 68,067 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Inner Sill Corroded (Front to Back)

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

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

Offside Front Swivel Joint Covered in Oil

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2021 68,067 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Inner Sill Corroded (Front to Back)

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

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

Offside Front Swivel Joint Covered in Oil

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Inner Sill Corroded (Front to Back)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 59,826 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective rubber perished (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front play in hub

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Nov 2020 59,826 miles

Central Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction dream catcher (3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective rubber perished (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front play in hub

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Nov 2019 51,512 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 50,233 miles

Nearside Inner door sill panel corroded

Offside Inner door sill panel corroded

plastic door sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2018 47,962 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 45,505 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 43,414 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 43,414 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 41,114 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 38,724 miles

rear tyres perished

slight leak nearside front axle swivel

Pass 8 Apr 2013 37,382 miles

front brake discs pitting

nearside front swivel joint slight leak

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 20 Mar 2012 32,134 miles

nearside tractor joint seal leaking

rear exhaust silencer deteriated

Pass 3 Mar 2011 25,940 miles

nearside tractor joint seal leaking

Pass 1 Apr 2010 20,896 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 20,896 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

nearside tractor joint leaking

Pass 1 Apr 2009 13,311 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 11,872 miles

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 XWZ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 XWZ, 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 XWZ registered?

LV55 XWZ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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