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SO05 LFS

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Diesel 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

83,771 mi
Last recorded83,771 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 LFS
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 83,771 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 82,259 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 82,255 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 77,290 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 77,290 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded above rear axle (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded above rear axle (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 66,903 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 65,051 miles

some parts of floor rusty

Pass 3 Apr 2015 63,646 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both wipers torn

rear exhaust slightly blowing

Fail 2 Apr 2015 63,646 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both wipers torn

rear exhaust slightly blowing

Pass 10 Mar 2014 58,967 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 58,967 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 55,341 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 55,341 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Upper Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

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

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

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

front fuel pipes corroding

Pass 3 May 2012 49,699 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 49,699 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 44,071 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 5 Apr 2011 44,071 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 5 Apr 2011 44,069 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 38,770 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 38,770 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 29 May 2008 27,209 miles

slight leak at offside and nearside rear sockers heat sheild on tail pipe box welds breaking of

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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SO05 LFS is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,298cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SO05 LFS, 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 SO05 LFS registered?

SO05 LFS is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is SO05 LFS safe to buy?

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