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LY05 UCM

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

63,401 mi
Last recorded63,401 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 UCM
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 63,401 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 63,401 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 56,531 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jun 2020 56,531 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 53,171 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hub sphere slight leak (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer wheel rim damaged

Pass 28 Sep 2018 51,870 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 51,870 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 45,390 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 36,453 miles

Rear seat not fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Apr 2015 31,764 miles

Nearside front tyre heaverly perished

Offside front worn on inner edge and perished

Pass 4 Apr 2014 27,749 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

o/s/r tyre slight splits

Pass 2 Apr 2013 25,925 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 24,277 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 21,318 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 19,169 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 16,321 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 13,976 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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 UCM is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 LY05 UCM, 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 UCM registered?

LY05 UCM is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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