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PE55 LXR

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

56,647 mi
Last recorded56,647 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE55 LXR
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 56,647 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 56,644 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear joint, also worn on splines (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Aug 2024 52,968 miles

Offside Front hub seal slight leak

Fail 12 Aug 2024 52,968 miles

Central Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Central Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front hub seal slight leak

Pass 16 Aug 2023 49,922 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 49,922 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 45,739 miles

Offside Rear body mounting corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2019 45,739 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 39,213 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 39,140 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 34,547 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 31,544 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 29,504 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 27,121 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 24,362 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 21,612 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 33,428 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 16,244 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 12,587 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 12,545 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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PE55 LXR is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PE55 LXR, 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 PE55 LXR registered?

PE55 LXR is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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