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LY05 VHD

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

53,645 mi
Last recorded53,645 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 VHD
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 53,645 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2026 53,643 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 48,589 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2025 48,586 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 47,346 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2024 47,340 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Boot floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 10 Apr 2024 47,289 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 44,323 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 43,932 miles

Some Pipes under vehicle corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2021 40,551 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 40,138 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 39,180 miles

Corrosion to underside of car

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe has slight corrosion

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 39,180 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Corrosion to underside of car

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe has slight corrosion

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 38,217 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2017 36,945 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2016 35,675 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded over front differential (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 35,376 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Engine management light is illuminated

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 33,617 miles

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

Engine management light is illuminated

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 31,911 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Exhaust heat shield loose

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 15 Sep 2013 29,496 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2013 29,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 27,135 miles

E.M.L on

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 24,615 miles

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

management warning lamp on.

Pass 9 Jul 2010 21,637 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front tyre wear indicates that an adjustment may be required

Pass 14 Jul 2009 18,237 miles

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

rear exhaust system rattle.

Pass 9 Jul 2008 14,500 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 VHD is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 VHD, 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 VHD registered?

LY05 VHD is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is LY05 VHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY05 VHD shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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