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SE05 LZR

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

76,110 mi
Last recorded76,110 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE05 LZR
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 76,110 miles

Engine light on

Fail 3 Oct 2017 76,108 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Engine light on

Minor exhaust gas leak at front of cat

Pass 9 Sep 2016 70,303 miles

O/S headlamp lens cracked, N/S headlamp lens deteriorated.

Rear tyres approx. 3mm.

Slight corrosion inner sills & rear brake pipes.

Fail 9 Sep 2016 70,303 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

O/S headlamp lens cracked, N/S headlamp lens deteriorated.

Rear tyres approx. 3mm.

Slight corrosion inner sills & rear brake pipes.

Pass 14 Sep 2015 66,906 miles

Slight cracking/deterioration in headlamp lenses. Slight wear inner surface of front brake discs.

Wipers part worn.

Fail 14 Sep 2015 33,170 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Slight cracking/deterioration in headlamp lenses. Slight wear inner surface of front brake discs.

Wipers part worn.

Pass 23 Sep 2014 62,747 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 56,517 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 50,904 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 50,690 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

grease leaking from nearside front swivel hub seal and intermitant loud clunking noise from inside hub assembly,would require stripped down to check further.

Pass 27 Jun 2011 45,495 miles

nearside front swivel hub seal leaking

signs of preious dampness at rear of brake master cylinder

Pass 6 Jul 2010 38,887 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 38,887 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 32,588 miles

nearside front hub seal leaking slightly

slight runout on nearside front brake

Pass 4 Jul 2008 26,046 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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SE05 LZR is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LZR, 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 LZR registered?

SE05 LZR is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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