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R26 LEE

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

73,805 mi
Last recorded73,805 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR26 LEE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 73,805 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 72,739 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 72,633 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 72,562 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 72,386 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 71,844 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases aqt cat (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 71,455 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 70,886 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 69,270 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 69,270 miles

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

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

Central Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 60,420 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 59,263 miles

fllexi brake hoses rusting to ferrules, brake pipes rusting

under body, steering and suspension components rusting

Pass 9 Nov 2015 56,742 miles

EXHAUST AND MOUNTINGS RUSTING,

FLEXI BRAKE HOSES RUSTING TO FERRULES, BRAKE PIPES LIGHT RUSTING

Fail 9 Nov 2015 56,742 miles

EXHAUST AND MOUNTINGS RUSTING,

FLEXI BRAKE HOSES RUSTING TO FERRULES, BRAKE PIPES LIGHT RUSTING

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 16 Jul 2014 52,347 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 52,347 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 46,133 miles

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

damage to windscreen behind interior mirror

Pass 3 Sep 2012 40,821 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 34,445 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)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 28,527 miles

Front brake pipes rusty.

Run out to front brake discs.

Suspect rear wheel bearings noisy.

Pass 21 Aug 2009 21,710 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 15,483 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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R26 LEE is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 R26 LEE, 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 R26 LEE registered?

R26 LEE is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 23 August 2005.

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