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LY05 BND

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

61,453 mi
Last recorded61,453 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 BND
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 61,453 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management light on

offside front tyre worn on outer edge and perished

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 8 Feb 2018 61,453 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management light on

offside front tyre worn on outer edge and perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 21 Feb 2017 57,584 miles

offside front and rear tyres perished

Fail 20 Feb 2017 57,584 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front fog lamps not working

offside front and rear tyres perished

Pass 24 Jun 2015 57,445 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 57,441 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front fog lamps not working

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 18 Dec 2013 56,938 miles

nearside front tyre starting to crack and perish in tread

offside front bumper damaged

Fail 18 Dec 2013 56,938 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside front tyre starting to crack and perish in tread

offside front bumper damaged

Pass 5 Jan 2013 48,023 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 39,000 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 28,599 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 22,309 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 18,953 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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LY05 BND is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 LY05 BND, 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 LY05 BND registered?

LY05 BND is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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