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SE05 LZW

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,481 mi
Last recorded75,481 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE05 LZW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 75,481 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 73,952 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 70,722 miles

Central Rear Spare tyre defective tyre low pressure ()

Front Coil spring corroded both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights slightly dim (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel pipe corroded under body ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 62,399 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 62,394 miles

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both sides marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 56,425 miles

Nearside Front slight bind and pads wearing low but unable to measure

Fail 29 Nov 2021 56,425 miles

Nearside Front slight bind and pads wearing low but unable to measure

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 53,768 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Jul 2020 53,766 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Jul 2019 50,177 miles

nearside and offside front axle joints weeping

Fail 17 Jul 2019 50,170 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

nearside and offside front axle joints weeping

Pass 17 Jul 2018 46,310 miles

Rear silencer corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 46,297 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear silencer corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 42,386 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 38,565 miles

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2015 34,832 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 34,831 miles

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

nearside front swivel houseing oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2014 31,539 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion to lube pipes

offside front brake sticky

offside front swivel hub leaking

Pass 19 Jul 2013 28,111 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 29,446 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 21,234 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 18,566 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 14,846 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 12,274 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 LZW is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LZW, 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 LZW registered?

SE05 LZW is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 July 2005.

Is SE05 LZW safe to buy?

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