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SK05 LSX

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,311 mi
Last recorded82,311 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK05 LSX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 82,311 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 78,859 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 74,983 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 72,463 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 68,246 miles

fuel pipes rusted

hand brake cable loose

nsf hub seal slight weep

nsf tyre cracking

osf tyre cracking

rear suspension bushes soft

slight leak from engine sump due to corrosion

Fail 1 Jun 2016 68,246 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure broken (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

fuel pipes rusted

hand brake cable loose

nsf hub seal slight weep

nsf tyre cracking

osf tyre cracking

Pass 3 Jun 2015 62,548 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside front outer drive shaft joint (sphere) leaking

Fail 3 Jun 2015 62,548 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside front outer drive shaft joint (sphere) leaking

Fail 3 Jun 2015 62,548 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fuel lines corroded

Nearside front drive shaft outer joint oil leak

Pass 31 May 2014 57,080 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 30 May 2013 49,820 miles

near side hub exessive grease on ball.

surface corrosion on all suspension components.

Fail 29 May 2013 49,806 miles

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

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

near side hub exessive grease on ball.

surface corrosion on all suspension components.

Pass 6 Jun 2012 40,516 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 40,491 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Steering component excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering component excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 19 Jul 2011 31,140 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 31,140 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2011 30,138 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 30,138 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 27,106 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 23,203 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 15,367 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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SK05 LSX is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SK05 LSX, 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 SK05 LSX registered?

SK05 LSX is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is SK05 LSX safe to buy?

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