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N800 LEP

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,533 mi
Last recorded89,533 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN800 LEP
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 89,533 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

boot floor corroded around body mounting points

off side front axle sphere seal leaking

Fail 15 Dec 2025 89,527 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by suspension tie bar mounting and body mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

boot floor corroded around body mounting points

off side front axle sphere seal leaking

Pass 9 Jan 2025 82,399 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE INNER SILLS CORRODED

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TREAD PERISHED/DAMAGED/CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

OFFSIDE FRONT AXLE SPHERE LEAKING GREASE

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED/CRACKED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

UNDERSIDE BODY MINOR CORROSION PRESCRIBED AREAS

Fail 2 Jan 2025 82,367 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE INNER SILLS CORRODED

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TREAD PERISHED/DAMAGED/CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

OFFSIDE FRONT AXLE SPHERE LEAKING GREASE

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED/CRACKED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

UNDERSIDE BODY MINOR CORROSION PRESCRIBED AREAS

Pass 13 Jan 2024 74,645 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2024 74,645 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 65,549 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 57,557 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

inner sills corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2021 52,516 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 9 Jan 2021 52,516 miles

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Jan 2020 47,286 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 47,286 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 40,389 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 33,012 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 28,483 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 28,483 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 23,203 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 18,932 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 15,282 miles

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

all 4 tyres starting to perish

Pass 24 Sep 2012 14,199 miles

both front tyres perrished

both rear tyres perrished

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2011 13,628 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 76,293 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 9,911 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 6,914 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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N800 LEP is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N800 LEP, 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 N800 LEP registered?

N800 LEP is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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