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LX55 WJM

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,987 mi
Last recorded147,987 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 WJM
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 147,987 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion to underside

Fail 2 Jun 2026 147,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion to underside

Pass 8 May 2025 141,643 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2024 134,512 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 134,498 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users hub oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2023 126,354 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 May 2022 116,182 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 May 2022 116,182 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 May 2021 103,157 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion all under vehicle nothing deemed excessive at time of test

corrosion behind headlamps

Pass 1 Sep 2020 102,340 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

corrosion on panel behind headlights

excessive corrosion on rear underside of vehicle

Fail 22 Aug 2020 102,305 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting below headlight (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

corrosion on panel behind headlights

excessive corrosion on rear underside of vehicle

Pass 8 Aug 2019 99,487 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced headlamp fitting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced headlamp area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 94,795 miles

Nearside Rear Upper suspension spring mount rusty

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Upper suspension spring mount rusty

Pass 29 Sep 2017 90,610 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 86,289 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 85,070 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

outer skin on rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2015 85,053 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

outer skin on rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2014 75,222 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear exhaust silencer outter skin corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Dec 2014 75,219 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear exhaust silencer outter skin corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 63,895 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear exhaust silencer outter casing corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2012 52,746 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 52,702 miles

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

both front tyres starting to perish

Pass 2 Dec 2011 39,384 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2011 39,384 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 27,124 miles

advise rear silencer box outter skin corroded

advise very slight wear started in the offside front lower hub ball joint

Pass 7 Dec 2009 14,723 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 13,326 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 8,369 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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LX55 WJM is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LX55 WJM, 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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LX55 WJM is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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