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SE05 LZS

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

134,580 mi
Last recorded134,580 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE05 LZS
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2015 134,580 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 132,359 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

REAR BRAKE AND FUEL PIPES CORRODING ABOVE FUEL TANK.

Pass 14 Jul 2014 132,359 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

REAR BRAKE AND FUEL PIPES CORRODING ABOVE FUEL TANK.

Pass 19 Jul 2013 128,011 miles

BRAKE AND FUEL PIPES SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION ALONGSIDE FUEL TANK.

Fail 16 Jul 2013 128,011 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BRAKE AND FUEL PIPES SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION ALONGSIDE FUEL TANK.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 122,573 miles

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

rear silencer slightly corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2012 122,573 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear silencer slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2011 110,779 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 110,779 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 96,075 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 78,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 78,937 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 60,277 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 60,277 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Rear 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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SE05 LZS is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LZS, 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 LZS registered?

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

Is SE05 LZS safe to buy?

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