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LY55 HBX

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

76,546 mi
Last recorded76,546 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY55 HBX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 76,546 miles

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

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

has slight corrosion under body, sills and chassis but not considered excessive

Pass 23 Sep 2024 70,408 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 68,150 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 66,992 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 64,286 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 62,594 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 61,964 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 60,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower ball joint slight play

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

Nearside Front hub seal slightly leaking

Pass 12 Apr 2018 60,055 miles

Rumble from both rear wheel believed to be from drive system

exhaust system has two small blows and corrosion on hangers

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 28 Feb 2017 59,212 miles

Central stop light not working

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 57,786 miles

offside and nearside front brake pipes corroding

Pass 22 Jan 2015 57,253 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 23 Jan 2014 56,658 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake pads wearing low

nearside front tyre wearing low 3mm & wearing on outer edge

nearside rear tyre wearing low 3mm & deteriorated

Pass 26 Jan 2013 54,498 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S rear tyre sidewall deteriorating

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 28 Jan 2012 45,869 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 57,853 miles

offside mirror back missing

outer front brake pads worn and inner front pads clook as if on mot requiment limit

Pass 9 Jan 2010 28,285 miles

offside mirror back missing

Fail 9 Jan 2010 28,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

offside mirror back missing

Pass 10 Jan 2009 15,640 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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LY55 HBX is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 LY55 HBX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY55 HBX registered?

LY55 HBX is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 23 December 2005.

Is LY55 HBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY55 HBX shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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