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LY55 LKJ

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,445 mi
Last recorded85,445 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY55 LKJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 85,445 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 12 May 2026 85,442 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 81,608 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2025 81,606 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 75,926 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 75,877 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2024 75,877 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2023 74,507 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 72,570 miles

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

headlamps slightly poor image

Fail 14 Apr 2022 72,570 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s & o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

headlamps slightly poor image

Pass 5 May 2021 71,671 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 71,214 miles

Nearside Front body mount coroding

Pass 13 May 2019 70,403 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 68,962 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 67,114 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 65,188 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 62,297 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 60,913 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 54,356 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

rear exhaust system corroding

Pass 17 Jan 2013 49,722 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 43,700 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 37,707 miles

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)

front brake discs worn

Pass 9 Jan 2010 32,057 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 24,850 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 LKJ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LKJ, 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 LKJ registered?

LY55 LKJ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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The MOT history for LY55 LKJ shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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