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PE55 LYG

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

143,462 mi
Last recorded143,462 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE55 LYG
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 143,462 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 23 May 2025 143,448 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Hub seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 8 Mar 2024 142,302 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 4 Mar 2024 142,277 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play marked with chaulk (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play half shaft end play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 9 Mar 2023 141,281 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 141,281 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 139,949 miles

minor corrosion/repairs to underside

Pass 1 Apr 2021 131,415 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Brake servo corroded. (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Large imbalance on parking brake.

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Underside genrally corroded.

Fail 1 Apr 2021 131,412 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Brake servo corroded. (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Large imbalance on parking brake.

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Underside genrally corroded.

Pass 31 Jul 2019 128,859 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2019 128,856 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 128,850 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired +seal worn to excess (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

adviced handbrake lever light on

Pass 26 Mar 2018 122,419 miles

Front Brake pads wearing low

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 114,761 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 114,636 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 105,055 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 90,643 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 86,680 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 73,789 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 62,418 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 52,391 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 41,544 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 41,544 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 30,525 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 27,092 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)

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 LYG is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LYG, 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 LYG registered?

PE55 LYG is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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