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SE05 LZP

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Beige Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

70,062 mi
Last recorded70,062 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE05 LZP
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 70,062 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 69,951 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 59,240 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe from front to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 8 Apr 2021 59,240 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe from front to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 55,961 miles

PLAY IN BOTH NS AND OS SWIVEL JOINTS/BEARINGS

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive VARIOUS AREAS OF CORROSION UNDERSIDE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 55,942 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced INNER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

PLAY IN BOTH NS AND OS SWIVEL JOINTS/BEARINGS

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive VARIOUS AREAS OF CORROSION UNDERSIDE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 53,358 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 53,358 miles

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 49,782 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 49,782 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 45,711 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 41,928 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 37,824 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 37,824 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 34,558 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 31,358 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 31,267 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 29,047 miles

Outer edge of nearside front tyre worn

Pass 26 Jul 2011 25,501 miles

exhaust heat shield corroded

rear wiper rubber badly split

Pass 19 Jul 2010 22,200 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Heatshield at rear rattling about.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2009 18,883 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 14,586 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Slight run out on n/s/f brake disc.

Pass 25 Jul 2008 14,586 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Slight run out on n/s/f brake disc.

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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SE05 LZP is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Beige with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SE05 LZP, 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 SE05 LZP registered?

SE05 LZP is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 July 2005.

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